AGM & Annual Dinner

Friday 13 August 2021
Hughes Dining Hall, Aquinas College

We are looking for new committee members. If you want to find out more about joining the Old Aquinians’ Committee, email  oaa@aquinas.wa.edu.au so we can ensure you receive the AGM invitation.

Olympic Team

Here are the sports to tune into during the Olympic broadcasts in order to catch Aquinians:

• Hockey: Aran Zalewski ('08)
• 4 x 100m Freestyle: Zac Incerti ('13)

Winning in Wine

The House of Concrete

Two Aquinas brothers recently featured on "Grand Designs Australia" for their innovative home design. Read more here.

On The Up

Dr Tony Gallagher (1959) has recently published a memoir about growing up in Perth and his relationship with his father. On The Up is a touching and intriguing read that explores the familial troubles and experiences of growing up in a migrant family in WA in the 50s.

Dr Gallagher's professional life began at high schools in Western Australia (1965), after which (1970), he joined the Commonwealth Public service. Later, (1974), he became a Foreign Expert at Peking University. Preferring to burn out, not to rust out in retirement, he continues to write and teach English gratis.

Available to purchase on Amazon, Google Books and Barnes & Noble.

1st Lady

Matthew Noonan-Crowe (1999) President of the Old Aquinians’ Association married Laura Thurston-Moon at the Parish of St Columba’s Catholic Church, South Perth on Saturday 24 April 2021 – the lock-down weekend!  Groomsmen included OAA Vice President Alexander Anile (2013) and Treasurer Julian Gardener (2008).  The reception for the restriction limit of 100 was held at The Boatshed Restaurant in South Perth.

Welcoming Role Models

Recently, Aquinas College has been thrilled to welcome so many of our Old Boy professional athletes back on campus who are normally jetsetting across the country and world. Students love to meet and talk with Old Boys. If you'd like to visit the campus and share some wisdom, please contact oaa@aquinas.wa.edu.au

Aquinians Recognised

Congratulations to John Perry (1965) and his wife, Bella, for their recent mention in the Queen's Birthday Honours. The two were awarded an OAM for their services and contributions to the community of Mandurah. Read the full story here.

Those Who Served

We're updating our Roll of Honour. In our Chapel rests a book that lists the name of every Aquinian who has served this nation in the Armed Forces during WWI and WWII. We are looking to update our details to include post-WWII conflicts, wars, peacekeeping missions etc. Please complete this form in order to have your name listed.

Tour de O'Connor

Ben O'Connor (2013) has been representing Australia at the Tour de France and has quickly become recognised as one of the best climbers in the sport. Check out this video of the moment he won Stage 9.

Farewell Gault

After 16 years as Head of Sport, it was time for David Gault (1992) to move on. Aquinas College wishes David Gault all the best in the future and congratulates another Old Boy, Kristian Leeson (2008), on his appointment as Acting Head of Sport

Aquinas Schola Stun

Delegates and representatives from local government, the Catholic diocese, West Australian schools and professional performing programs such as the WA Opera were recently invited to the College for a concert performance from the Aquinas College Schola Choir. Here is a short preview of the evening and the boys performing "Zadok the Priest", as captured by Old Boy. Lewis Hallam (2016).

A Mum's Reflection on Boarding

I’ve spent some time pondering two things since our family started boarding in 2017, will I ever get used to them being away from home and will my name tag sewing skills ever improve?

Trinita Suckling shares her experience as a boarding mum at Aquinas College.

Lights, Camera, Action!

The Aquinas College Foundation Ball is fast approaching and we need your help to make the evening a huge success. If you are in a position to assist with an auction item/raffle item, or you would like to know more about sponsorship opportunities for your business, we would love to hear from you.  Please contact Louise Symonds from the Foundation Office on 9450 0799 or foundation@aquinas.wa.edu.au