One of my former PhD students is becoming an Australian citizen soon and I'd like to give him a present.

Initially I thought of a fountain pen. I still think it is a nice idea, but his whole family are becoming Aussies so I changed my mind and started to wonder about a gift for the entire family: wife (I taught her as well as an undergraduate), daughter (4 years old) and son (12 years old).

Anyway, anyone have any ideas? About the only thing I've come up with so far is a BBQ, something like the mid-sized Webber Qs but am uncertain. I mean, nothing says "welcome to Straya" like a BBQ, but I was kinda hoping for something with a bit more "gravitas", something they can look at and remember through time. A BBQ strikes me as being a little flippant, maybe.

Open to any and all suggestions. This is a good man with a lovely family, and I am very proud to welcome them as citizens. I'd kind of like a gift that reflects that.

James.