The Old Guildfordian Annual Dinner | Saturday 1 November 2025

Join us for a memorable evening at the annual Old Guildfordian Annual Dinner, held in the historic Dining Hall on Saturday 1 November 2025. 

Enjoy a delicious three-course meal, be there for the traditional roll call and hear from the 2025 Old Guildfordian of the Year, recognising outstanding contribution and achievement. 

Bring an Old Guildfordian friend - Discount for group bookings of two or more
All-inclusive tickets represent outstanding value and cover your 3-course meal, beer, wine, cider and soft drink. There is also a port service to enjoy at the end of the night. 

Group bookings (two or more): $90 per person (tables have 8 seats). Must be booked and paid for together.
Single tickets: $100 per person 

RSVP
Bookings must be finalised by Saturday 18 October 2025. 

This dinner is for former students and staff of Guildford Grammar School only and is not a partnered event. 

Schedule
5.30pm Chapel Service 
6.10pm Wreath Laying Service
6.20pm Drinks
6.50pm Dinner

Guest Speaker and Old Guildfordian of the Year
Richard Mann (Stirling 1978-1982) has for over 30 years built a career in the planning and delivery of major infrastructure projects across Australia, spanning transport, health, education, justice, commercial, sport and recreation, arts and culture. 

Richard has. been at the forefront of the planning and delivery of a multi-billion dollar program that reshaped Perth including Optus Stadium, the new WA Museum, Perth Childrens Hospital, Fiona Stanley Hospital, One40WIlliam, the Old Treasury Buildings Redevelopment and the Mandurah Railway.

Richard is a passionate Swan Districts Football Club supporter and proudly served as a director of the Club during their Premiership win in 2010. He has a passion for continuous learning and a lifelong love of sport. His remarkable contributions of the building of the modern Perth and his commitment to community make him a most worthy recipient. 

Dress
Black tie / Jacket and tie for the gentlemen. Evening wear for the ladies. Medals may be worn. 

Bus
A complimentary bus service is available with the pick-up points as shown below.The bus will return to these locations (in reverse order) departing around 10.00pm. Passenger numbers are limited, so please select your preferred pick-up location if booking online, or call (08) 9377 9216 to book your seat.

Click here for a map of the following pick-up locations. 

4.05pm - Cottesloe
Meet at the driveway to the car park at Grant Marine Park, Cottesloe (near the corner of Grant Street and Margaret Street).
4.12pm - Claremont
Meet at the bus stop on Gugeri Street, Claremont, next to Mack Hall Real Estate, 35 Gugeri Street, Claremont (close to the intersection of Bayview Terrace and Gugeri Street).
4.21pm - Nedlands
Meet at the bus stop in front of Hollywood Private Hospital, 115 Monash Avenue, Nedlands.
4.37pm - South Perth
Meet at the bus stop close to 112 Mill Point Road, South Perth, in front of the Liquor Barons Windsor Cellars (connected to the Windsor Hotel near the corner of Mends Street and Mill Point Road). 

Can you help by giving your friends a bit of a nudge? Whether or not you can make this event, please help promote it to all your classmates that you still have contact with. With your help spreading the word, this will be an awesome night. 

Don't miss this special night to reconnect with schoolmates and enjoy good company in familiar surroundings.