Keep up to date with all things Aquinas College
Upcoming Events
28th May: OAA Business Luncheon
21st July: OAA Early Career Networking Sundowner
13th August: OAA Annual Dinner
14th August: Red Haze Day
25th August: Senior Old Boys Day
4th November: Past College Captains Welcome
Class of 1971, 1981, 1991, 1996, 2001 and 2011 it is your reunion year!
If you would like to be part of an organising committee to plan your class reunion, please email oaa@aquinas.wa.edu.au
Alumni News
Cam Proves A Crowd Pleaser
Test cricketer Cameron Bancroft was a big draw card at the Old Aquinians' Association's annual dinner on August 21, which was one of the best attended for years. Read more here.
Letters to Old Boys
Thanks to COVID-19, the Class of 1960 reunion was cancelled. The College wanted to connect with the Old Boys in some way, so we decided to ask our Year 6 students to write a letter to any one of the graduates from the Class of 1960 in the hope they would receive a reply. Read more here.
Once a Rower...
Recently the College commissioned a few new boats into service. Each was named after an Old Boy who had impacted the sport.
Of Service to Others
Congratulations are due to Oliver Cox ('13) for receiving a National Outstanding Service Award from the Australian Red Cross in early October. Read more here.
Over 25 Years in the Making
A proposal was first put forward in 1993 by the coaches, including legendary Aquinas Coaches Don O’Brien, Bob Brearley and Mike Scott for the replacement of the rowing shed. In 2021, we finally saw that new shed. Read more here.
Men of Song
Congratulations to Richard Dall for being awarded life membership to Men of Song. This award recognises 22 years of contribution to the choir. Read his full story here.
Words of Wisdom
Five principles College Principal, David McFadden, shared with the Class of 2020 on their graduation day.
Aquinas myFuture
Aquinas myFuture is a complementary and flexible Senior School learning framework designed to empower students to gain further skills, qualifications, personal attributes and a modern education in order to meet the growing needs of the workforce and tertiary educational institutions. We do this by offering a personalised, passion-driven and self-paced learning journey that encompasses micro-credentials, university courses, combined pathways, internships and workplace learning opportunities.
Read more here.
For further queries, comments etc, please contact Graham Powell directly.
Aquinas myFuture Internship / Mentoring Program Expression of Interest
With the implementation of the Aquinas myFuture Senior School program in 2020, we are looking to broaden our program offerings with a new INTERNSHIP initiative.
Aquinas College is looking to partner with businesses across a variety of industries to provide our Year 11 students with an insight into the professional world with real-life internship experiences. The aim is to grant boys the skills, knowledge and abilities they require to excel in these industries - as well as to provide students with more post-school direction.
If you are involved in a small business, company or may have affiliations with organisations that may be interested in discussing internship opportunities, please contact Graham Powell - Director of Aquinas myFuture (graham.powell@aquinas.wa.edu.au) or by phone 9450 0665 to discuss these opportunities.
The closing date to register interest in this unique program is Monday, April 19.
One Hundred Up
During November of 2020, Aquinas College completed its 100th Encounter Retreat which began in 1996.
Although the College has 24 Retreats each year, four of these are specially designed for 16-year-old boys. These are called Encounter Retreats and are an attempt at a ‘rite of passage’ experience for the boys. Read more here.
Character Education
The magnitude of the need for schools to have a Character Education curriculum was highlighted by the impact of the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic and recent events in the news. Read more about the Aquinas College program here.
Junior School Extended Day
We recognise that the standard workday doesn’t match school hours, so we’ve extended our offerings to cater to parent needs in the Junior School. Read more about the program here.
Opportunities for MS Students
A goal of 2020 was to expand the after-school options for Middle School Students. Recognising that not every student is a passionate sportsman, the College wanted to offer more art and design activities while still providing sport to those inclined. Read more here.
Student Voice
A culture where teachers and students work together and where student voice, agency and leadership are understood as interrelated factors contributes to the notion of empowerment and sense of school pride. Read more about the project here.
Aquinas Foundation Ball
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
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Seeking old FISH and Annuals.
The College is missing FISH magazines from the years of 1989 to 1996. If you have copies, please let us know. We'd like to borrow them, scan them and add the digital copies to our archives.
The College is also accepting donations of old FISH magazines and Annuals that you no longer want. Please email oaa@aquinas.wa.edu.au
