Welcome to the Old Boys' Union

Founded in 1894 to provide fellowship, camaraderie and support to members during their lives, through reunions, events, networking opportunities and other gatherings.

Services provided by the OBU include organising reunions and events, committee membership, School Council membership, providing support to Old Boys on career and life issues, funding scholarships for current students and supporting the Shore community.
The OBU has a strong Constitution on which we continue to build.

Purpose

To provide ongoing enrichment, fellowship and support to current students of the School and Members throughout their lives.

Objectives

To maintain and build on the strong and vibrant Old Boys’ community.

• Provide fellowship for Members;
• Develop a philosophy for the whole-of-life support for Members;
• Support the School's aims and objectives;
• Provide guidance and leadership to Members;
• Communicate and interact with Members and the School community; and
• Carry forward the School's heritage.

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Events

The OBU organises a range of events each year and supports many activities within the School calendar, including those arranged by the Shore Foundation and Shore Association.

Year Reunions - Alumni years that are 1, 5, 10, 20, 30, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60 and 70 years since leaving and others on request. For a full list of annual reunions please click here.

Regional and International Reunions - Tamworth, Riverina, Far West, Canberra, Melbourne, Southern Highlands, Perth, Brisbane, London, Singapore

Annual Sports Day - Golf and bowls sports day, open to all Old Boys, past and present parents and friends of the School

OBU Northbridge Day - A return to Northbridge Day for Old Boys at a home game of the Rugby/Soccer season

Careers Expo – for Years 10, 11 & 12 students

Mitre Club Events

Year 12 Leavers Lunch

OBU Night at the Musicals

Open Chapel Service

Remembrance Day Chapel Service

For information on all OBU Events (other than Reunions please see the Events page here.)

Pastoral Care

The OBU provides ongoing support with life decisions and pastoral care made available through the School Community Chaplain Rev Dr Nick Foord. Please click here for Whole of Life.

OBU Scholarships

The OBU provides the Old Boys Scholarship to recognise an applicant's contribution to the Life of the School. It is a unique scholarship in that it is given directly to one boy as he leaves school to utilise in further developing himself in their first 3 years out of school. It acknowledges a positive attitude to scholastic endeavours; constructive relationships with peers and staff; involvement in leadership activities; and eager participation in extra-curricular activities and in games. The scholarship seeks to acknowledge the applicant's support of the School and its aims, and his effort, contribution and involvement, having regard to the applicant's ability and potential.

The OBU also provides the financial support towards the OBU Club Exhibition Prize for Year 11 and Year 12 boys. These exhibitions are awarded each year by a Committee consisting of the Headmaster and other members of the School staff.

Download a list of recent OBU Scholarship recipients here.

Northbridge War Memorial

The OBU has supported the War Memorial, which is a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made by many Shore Boys and Staff.

Common Room Support

The OBU has established a plaque acknowledging academic members of staff who have achieved 25 years or more of service.

School Tours

The OBU is happy to arrange a tour of the School. If you would like to organise a tour, please contact the OBU office by email oldboys@shore.nsw.edu.au

All past students are 'Old Boys'. Any student who has been a pupil of the Senior School or Prep School for 3 years, or completed year 12 or both are therefore eligible for Life Membership. Membership and Life Membership applications are subject to the fees being paid and/or being admitted to the OBU via application.

When you become a Life Member of the OBU, you will receive a OBU tie and you will be eligible for your son(s) having enrolment preference. Note however, that the demand for places at Shore is strong and this preference for OBU Life Members still requires Enrolment Applications to be lodged with the Registrar in the first year of a child’s life at the earliest possible time but must be in the first year of the child’s life.

Please download the OBU Life Membership form below if you wish to apply for membership.

Life Membership Application Form

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