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Calling not one, not two, but five graduating classes of Oakleigh Grammar and Oakleigh Greek Orthodox College alumni!
Oakleigh Grammar is delighted to welcome back the graduating classes of 1996, 2001, 2006, 2016 and 2021 for a special Combined Reunion on Saturday 21 November 2026.
After hearing feedback from the community, we have added the Class of 2001 to this special event.
As we reflect on the meaningful moments shared across the years, we look forward to reconnecting with graduates from 5, 10, 20, 25 and 30 years ago for an afternoon of celebration, connection and nostalgia.
We encourage alumni to complete the online survey linked below to help shape this special event and to share this invitation with fellow classmates from these graduating years.
More details coming soon!
In this edition of Grammar News, we are honoured to feature alumnus Dean Damatopoulos, from the Class of 2004!
After graduating from Oakleigh Grammar, Dean completed a Bachelor of Science and his Master of Teaching before returning to Oakleigh Grammar to teach – a career that he had admired from his teachers before him. Starting off as a Year 6 teacher, and moving through different coordinating roles, Dean now serves as the Year Level Leader - Year 12, as well as the Orthodox Christian Studies Leader at Oakleigh Grammar.
From a young age, Dean had a great passion and love for the opportunity to help and support others on their journey through life. Today, Dean remains inspired to watch and support his students as they build confidence, learn new skills, and discover the people they want to be.
Returning after university enabled him to appreciate new experiences from a fresh perspective at the school, allowing for Dean to grow and find himself in the supportive and nurturing environment of the Oakleigh Grammar community that has shaped his journey.
One special highlight that stood out to Dean was the opportunities the school provided him to represent Oakleigh Grammar at the National Day Parades at the Shrine of Remembrance. Alongside this, he values the time spent with his peers at camps and their bonding experiences, as well as the meaningful lifelong friendships he has formed as a result.
Outside of classroom, Dean’s passion lies with embracing his faith through reading, listening and chanting byzantine chants, as well as finding pleasure in being active, gardening, and entertaining friends and family. He is fervent in his commitment to education and its benefits to children and the broader society.
Reflecting on his journey, Dean shares the value of having perseverance, a strong work ethic and authenticity in all that we do, and how wisdom can be the source of patience, endurance and humility.
He believes that there is no challenge that cannot be faced and overcome with faith. Ultimately, he teaches us the importance of seizing every opportunity given to us, embracing the challenges life throws at us, and being always grounded in our faith.
Dean’s strong work-ethic, passion and commitment demonstrated throughout his journey are extremely admirable, and we are proud to have him as one of our valued Alumni.
