
History
History
Our Legacy
The Caulfield Grammarians’ Association (CGA) has been serving our community since 1885, when past students of Caulfield Grammar School formed an association under the presidency of TJ Smith.
Excluding the latter part of the 19th Century and a brief hiatus during the Second World War, when operations virtually ceased, the CGA has been in almost continuous operation ever since.
In 1931 when Headmaster Mr Buntine decided to relinquish his private ownership of the School, it was the CGA who was instrumental in forming the School Company that took over control of the School. The CGA continued to be very active during the 1930s, 1940s, 1950s and 1960s – providing support for affiliated sporting clubs and organizing regular functions at which past students could meet.
In the early 1970s, the increasing membership of the Association and its growing number of activities justified the appointment of the first Executive Officer ‘Gerry’ Gerrand, who fulfilled the role with distinction until 1985. In 1990 under the leadership of Daryl Moran a comprehensive reunions program and the first of the CGA Chapters, the Buntine, Archer and Marsden Chapters, were established.
In 1994, the CGA took over the responsibility of funding the Executive Director’s position and Shane Dawes became the first full-time Executive Director. Since the 1990s the CGA has continued to develop its event and reunion program, affiliate clubs, and career and networking opportunities to support active connections amongst its alumni.
Timeline

Ashleigh Martin Becomes Principal

Linda Sprott Becomes CGA ED

Jim Hayman Becomes President Of School Council

Andrew Syme Becomes Principal

Peter Garamszegi Becomes CGA ED

Twin Halls Completed

John Evans Becomes President Of The School Council

Geoff Reilley Becomes CGA ED

Nanjing Campus Opens

Co-Education School-Wide

Shane Dawes Becomes CGA ED

Stephen Newton Becomes Principal

Daryl Moran Becomes CGA ED

1st Wheelers Hill Graduates

Bill Sayers Becomes CGA ED

Wheelers Hill Opens

Primary Campus Established

Shaw House Sold

Wheelers Hill Land Purchased

Lindsay Cuming AM Becomes President Of School Council

Angas Holmes Becomes Headmaster

1st CGA Executive Officer

Bruce Lumsden Becomes Headmaster

Malvern Grammar Affiliated

CGS Becomes Member Of APS

Stan Kurrle Becomes Headmaster

Primary Campus Opens

Yarra Junction Opens

Walter Buntine Retires

Francis Archer Becomes Headmaster

CGFC Is Formed

Current Site Purchased

First School Magazine Published

Old Boys Win Premiership

Walter Buntine Takes Over

Ernest Barnett Takes Over

CGA is formed

New Site

School is Founded
Timeline

Ashleigh Martin Becomes Principal

Linda Sprott Becomes CGA ED

Jim Hayman Becomes President Of School Council

Andrew Syme Becomes Principal

Peter Garamszegi Becomes CGA ED

Twin Halls Completed

John Evans Becomes President Of The School Council

Geoff Reilley Becomes CGA ED

Nanjing Campus Opens

Co-Education School-Wide

Shane Dawes Becomes CGA ED

Stephen Newton Becomes Principal

Daryl Moran Becomes CGA ED

1st Wheelers Hill Graduates

Bill Sayers Becomes CGA ED

Wheelers Hill Opens

Primary Campus Established

Shaw House Sold

Wheelers Hill Land Purchased

Lindsay Cuming AM Becomes President Of School Council

Angas Holmes Becomes Headmaster

1st CGA Executive Officer

Bruce Lumsden Becomes Headmaster

Malvern Grammar Affiliated

CGS Becomes Member Of APS

Stan Kurrle Becomes Headmaster

Primary Campus Opens

Yarra Junction Opens

Walter Buntine Retires

Francis Archer Becomes Headmaster

CGFC Is Formed

Current Site Purchased

First School Magazine Published

Old Boys Win Premiership

Walter Buntine Takes Over

Ernest Barnett Takes Over

CGA is formed

New Site

School is Founded
Founded in 1881

The Caulfield Grammarians’ Association and Caulfield Grammar School are delighted to commemorate 100 years of teaching and learning in the ‘Valentines’ Mansion at Malvern Campus with a community wall installation. This is a celebration of our alumni and tells their stories to inspire future generations to pursue their dreams. As part of this installation, we have designed a booklet aimed at the children attending the campus.