The news swept through Condobolin like a quiet storm. Oscar Todd, a young man known for his steady presence and quiet strength, was gone. He had been in North Queensland when he suffered a serious injury on April 4, 2026. For two days, medical staff fought to save him. On April 6, they lost the battle. He was just 18 years old.
Oscar’s connection to The King’s School ran deep. He arrived in 2019 as a Year 6 student, part of the final group of Prep Boarders at Gowan Brae. By Year 8, he had moved to Macarthur Waddy House, following a family legacy that stretched back generations. His older brother Louis graduated in 2024. His father Roger was a member of the class of 1991. Other relatives had walked the same halls. Oscar was proud to carry that tradition forward.
In his final year, he was appointed a House Monitor, a role that suited his natural leadership. He also served as a Staff Sergeant in the school’s Cadet Corps Quartermaster Platoon, where his resilience and sense of duty earned him the respect of everyone around him. He led quietly but effectively, never needing to raise his voice to be heard.
Beyond the uniform, Oscar was an artist. He had a gift for visual storytelling, for capturing moments that others might overlook. He brought the same creativity to the rugby field as a valued member of the 4th XV, and to the water as part of the 1st IV at the Head of the River regatta. He powered through every challenge with a quiet determination that inspired his teammates.
His friends remember him differently. Not for the titles or the achievements, but for his loyalty. His warmth. His ability to make you laugh when you needed it most. He was the kind of person who listened, who remembered the small details, who showed up when it mattered. His friendships were built on trust and mutual respect, and those who knew him will carry his memory in ways that will never fade.
Condobolin, a small town in central New South Wales, is mourning one of its own. The King’s School network, spread across the country and beyond, is grieving a young man whose life was full of promise. Oscar Todd was ambitious, steady, deeply connected to the people around him. He was a son, a brother, a friend, a leader, an artist, an athlete. And he is gone far too soon.
Rest in peace, Oscar. You will not be forgotten.