Hall of Fame

The Hall of Fame recognises some of our most inspiring alumni.

OPGA has a membership base of over 10,000 past students and staff and since leaving school, many have gone on to reach the pinnacle of their chosen careers.

By promoting their extraordinary success stories, other alumni and the current student cohort of Peninsula Grammar can be motivated and inspired to push the boundaries and realise their own dreams.

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Brief Information

In 1961 the first 86 students were enrolled in a brand new independent school located in Mount Eliza, now known as Peninsula Grammar. Since then over 10,000 alumni have been educated at Peninsula Grammar. All have experienced an unsurpassed education based on the sound values of: Stewardship, Integrity, Personal Excellence, Love of Learning, Community Spirit and Christian Values.

Of those 10,000 past students, the majority of whom are members of OPGA, many have gone on to reach the pinnacle of their chosen career pathways. The Hall of Fame recognises and celebrates the achievements of these inspiring alumni of Peninsula Grammar. Some have become leaders of repute, innovators or recognised throughout the community for their endeavors. Others have been quiet achievers but may be known to you for their efforts in society.

In 2015 the inaugural 'TOPSA' Hall of Fame induction took place at formal dinner held in the Pavilion situated overlooking the H.A. Macdonald Oval. Some 50 inductees in 6 categories were inducted following nominations from former alumni.

In 2017, a further 33 deserving individuals were inducted. By promoting their extraordinary success stories, other alumni members and the current student cohort of Peninsula Grammar can be motivated and inspired to push the boundaries and realise their own potential.

Nominate someone who inspires you today.

Past Inductees
Categories & Criteria

There are 6 categories within the Hall of Fame:

  • Services to the Community or Public Service

  • Services to Sport

  • Services to the Arts

  • Services to the Sciences

  • Services to Commerce & Industry

  • Services to OPGA (enc TOPSA) or The School

The common criteria for each category are as follows:

  • The nominee must be a past student or teacher of The Peninsula School/Peninsula Grammar.

  • The nominee must have completed their education at The Peninsula School/Peninsula Grammar a minimum of 5 years ago.

  • The nominee should be recognised to have reached the elite or highest level within the category or field endeavour for which they have been nominated.

  • Nominees must be nominated by a fellow alumni or peer (no self nominations)

  • Only nominations on the approved nomination form will be considered.

  • A nominee may be nominated for more than one category.

Nomination Process
  • Nominations open on 28 March 2023 and all nominations must be completed on the approved nomination form.

  • Nominations close 1 May 2023.

  • Nominations will be judged by the judging panel.

  • All nominees will be advised of their nomination and invited to the Hall of Fame induction gala dinner.

  • Hall of Fame recipients will inducted at the gala dinner on 21st October, 2023.

The Judging Panel:

  • The current President of the alumni association. (David Clarke).

  • Current Hall of Fame event committee members who are alumni.

  • The current Principal of Peninsula Grammar or his nominee.

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Hall of Fame Honour Roll

A

Services to the Sciences
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1966

Dr. Harold Armstrong

Harold Armstrong

B

Services to Sport
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2011

Belle Brockhoff

Services to the Sciences
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1974

Prof. David Bogle

David Bogle

Services to Commerce & Industry
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1989

David Burton

Services to Commerce & Industry
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1975

Graeme Brooke

Services to Sport
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1981

Robert Bedford

Services to the School
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1969

Stephen Brennan

Services to Commerce & Industry
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1978

Warwick Bray

C

Services to the Community
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2002

Capt. Courtney Ames

Courtney Ames

OBE
Rev. Dr. Dudley Clarke OBE
Services to the School
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1971

Rev. Dr. Dudley Clarke OBE

Dudley Clarke

Services to Commerce & Industry
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1987

Nick Carah

D

Services to Commerce & Industry
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1997

Michael De Garma Pinto

Services to the School
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Phil Doll

E

Services to the Arts
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1990

Troy Ellis

F

Services to the Community
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1990

Brendan Facey

Services to the Arts
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2009

Madeleine Featherby

Services to Sport
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2007

Mitchell Frey

Prof. Richard Freadman
Services to the Arts
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1969

Prof. Richard Freadman

Richard Freadman

G

Services to the Community
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1970

David Gibbs

Services to Sport
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2010

Kane Grimster

Services to Commerce & Industry
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1981

Michael Garner

Services to the School
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Ray Gurry

Services to the School
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Rick Grimley

Services to Sport
|
1990

Sam Griffiths

H

Services to Sport
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1981

Adam Hoyle

Services to the Sciences
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1978

Prof. Alan Hajek

Alan Hajek

Services to Sport
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2001

David Hille

Hon
The Hon. Greg Hunt
Services to the Community
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1983

The Hon. Greg Hunt

Greg Hunt

OBE
Ray Hille OAM
Services to the School
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2009

Ray Hille OAM

Ray Hille

Services to Commerce & Industry
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1978

Dr. Richard Helm

Richard Helm

Hon
The Hon. Rob Hulls
Services to the Community
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1975

The Hon. Rob Hulls

Rob Hulls

Services to the Sciences
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1976

Prof. Stuart Hooper

Stuart Hooper

I

J

Services to Commerce & Industry
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1988

Adrian Johnson

Services to Sport
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2005

Nathan Jones

K

Services to the Sciences
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1980

Dr. Chris Kimber

Chris Kimber

Services to Sport
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1976

John Kilborn

L

Services to the School
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Rev. John Leaver

John Leaver

Services to Sport
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2010

Matson Lawson

Services to Sport
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1985

Stuart Loewe

Services to the School
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Wendy Leaver

M

Services to the Arts
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1970

Bill McDonough

Services to Sport
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1989

Bryce McGain

Services to Sport
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2004

Gemma Maini

Services to the Arts
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1971

Guy McDonough

OAM
Harry Macdonald OAM
Services to the School
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1991

Harry Macdonald OAM

Harry Macdonald

Services to Commerce & Industry
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1975

Prof. Ian Macdonald

Ian Macdonald

Services to Sport
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2007

John McCarthy (Dec’d)

Services to the Arts
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1984

Michael Malloy

Services to Commerce & Industry
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1977

Peter Mitchell

Services to the School
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1968

Rod McKillop

Services to the Arts
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2001

Sam McMillan

Services to Commerce & Industry
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1970

Stephen Mills

N

O

Services to the Sciences
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1978

Dr. Adrian Oates

Adrian Oates

Hon
The Hon. Edward O’Donohue
Services to the Community
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1992

The Hon. Edward O’Donohue

Edward O’Donohue

P

Services to the School
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1992

Andrew Parsons

Services to Sport
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1978

Ian Peebles

Services to the Community
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1980

Jason Pennell

Services to the Arts
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1982

Mark Pennell

Services to the School
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1997

Shaun Payze

Q

R

Services to the Community
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1985

David Roch

Services to the School
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Heather Reilly

Services to the Arts
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2005

James Rees

Services to Sport
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1972

John Russo

Services to Sport
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2005

Kara Richards

Services to the Arts
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1992

Lachlan Redd

S

Services to Sport
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2005

Dale Stevenson

Services to the Community
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1985

Greg Sugars

Services to Commerce & Industry
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1989

Matthew Sale

Services to the Sciences
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1972

Prof. Michael Sandiford

Michael Sandiford

T

Services to the Sciences
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1984

Andrew Troy

Services to Sport
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2000

Nathan Taylor

Services to the School
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Neil Taylor

Services to the Sciences
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1992

Dr. Wesley Thevathasan

Wesley Thevathasan