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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
We are missing the contact details of many of our Old Boys. Please share with your network and ask them to update their details with us at oaa@aquinas.wa.edu.au
- 28 April 10:25am - 10:50am - ANZAC Assembly. If you are a current serving member or former serving member of the Australian Defence Force and would like to attend, please email events@aquinas.wa.edu.au so a seat can be arranged for you.
- 1 May 2022 - PSA 2022 College Cup Hosted by the Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club - If you are interested in joining the team, please contact Phil Willis to discuss available places
- May - Tentative OAA Sundowner. Details to follow.
- 20 July - Career Networking Sundowner
- 21 or 29 July - Class of 2021 function (2021 Annuals to be handed out)
- 19 August - OAA Annual Dinner and AGM
- 7 September - Senior Old Boys Day
- 19 October - Spring Sundowner
- 25 October - Past College Captains Day
All events are subject to change due to COVID restrictions.
Don't see your reunion or event listed above?
Are you in the Class of 2012, 2002, 1992 or 1982, and are interested in assisting with coordinating a reunion for your peers in 2022? Please email events@aqiuinas.wa.edu.au or call 9450 0660 to get the ball rolling. There is not a lot to it, you just need to lock in a date and a venue and the Alumni office can help you with the rest.
You can also submit your upcoming events to the same email address so that we can share them with the Aquinas community.
"Early in 2021 we started planning our 40 year reunion. The College gave us tremendous guidance and assistance from day one. Nichole Rowson was our contact at the school and she provided us with contact details for our class group as held by the College. We formed a small group that chose a venue, a date and followed up on those whom details were missing or out-of-date. Nichole set up a Facebook page for the Class of 1981 and helped to administer this page. As we found 'lost' mates, Nichole updated the central details and coordinated the sending out of all invitations as the receipt of all payments. It was so easy and we had a fantastic night! Thank you Nichole and thank you Aquinas." Tom Mitchell ('81)
Congratulations to the Class of 2021 on their graduation from Aquinas College and welcome to OAA! Make sure you provide your email address to oaa@aquinas.wa.edu.au so you can receive function invites. Make sure you also follow OAA on socials to keep up to date.
Did you know that you can book the Aquinas College Chapel for your wedding? You can find out more and download the weddings brochure here.
Br Clery Shout Out
Br Clery is known to many in the Aquinas College community as a fanatical cricket supporter – a demon fast bowler in his time! He holds a record for taking six wickets in an over without taking a hat trick… back in the day of 8 ball overs!
On his travels over January Br Clery came across a small country town called Narrikup. What piqued his interest is a cricket field that is at the heart and soul of the town. The fence surrounding this field is not the traditional picket fence but one that is made up of donated cricket bats. The unique fence started with a gate back in 2011 and has continued to expand since then. The locals have done a great job but need more bats. Please see the link to an ABC article on this unique landmark.
Br Clery is hoping that we can have a section of the fence known as the Aquinas College bay. To this end he has asked that an approach be made to Aquinians to donate any old bats that can be passed onto the Narrikup Cricket Club to assist in the development of the fence. The bats can be of any size or condition. He has also engaged with Luke Wimbridge, Director of Cricket, to assist in the cause.
The bats can be left at the College reception until 8 April 2022. Any messages of support can be sent to Brian.Clery@aquinas.wa.edu.au
Any contributions will be taken to Narrikup by Br Clery and we will provide an update to the College community on the progress of our section of the fence.
Are you studying Teaching, Sports Management, Physiotherapy, Certificate IV in Fitness, and want to get some hands-on experience working with the Aquinas College Sports coaches and teams?
If yes, we have volunteer positions available for Old Aquinians.
Our Winter Sports season will start in Term Two, 26th April 2022, through to Term Three, 20th August 2022. The Winter Sports include; Aussie Rules Football, Badminton, Cross Country, Hockey, Rugby and Soccer. Athletics has a stand-alone season for four weeks in Term Three each year, which will commence on the 22nd August 2022 if you would like to get involved.
Our Summer Sports season runs in Term One and Term Four annually. The Summer Sports include; Basketball, Cricket, Rowing, Tennis, Volleyball and Water Polo. We also have a swimming program that runs concurrently with these sports in Term One and Term Four annually.
Typically, our Years 7 – 9 students train Mondays and Wednesdays and play their PSA matches on Friday afternoons, and our Years 10 – 12 students train Tuesdays and Thursdays and play their PSA matches on Saturdays. Please be aware the training times vary.
If you are interested and available to work with our coaches and sporting staff, please email Mr Brett Silver, Head of Sport at brett.silver@aquinas.wa.edu.au and/or Mr Kristian Leeson, Assistant Head of Sport at kristian.leeson@aquinas.wa.edu.au, to be considered. Please provide details of your preferred sport and some information about your experience with the sport that will assist with allocating you to a team. We can then discuss availability based on the training and game times of the teams. We can sign off on the hours worked if needed for your course. Please note that you will need a valid COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate, Working with Children Check and complete a National Police Clearance to work with the students.
We look forward to hearing from you.
John Ahern Class of 1942 passed away on 30/01/2022
Daniel Alvaro class of 2000 passed away on 04/02/2022
Terence Bourke class of 1943 passed away on 19/12/2021
Barrie Buzolic class of 1952 passed away on 05/11/2021
Pater Fennessy class of 1955 passed away on 01/01/2022
Peter Fimmel class of 1956 passed away on 13/11/2021
Donald Golding class of 1953 passed away on 24/10/2021
Percy Johnson class of 1950 passed away on 04/12/2021
Maxwell Paget class of 1946 passed away on 23/01/2022
John Storey class of 1961 passed away on 07/11/2021
Trevor Taplin class of 1946 passed away on 22/12/2021
William Williamson class of 1953 passed away on 05/02/2022
Save the Date – Class of 1977 Reunion Saturday 3 September 2022 1pm College Tour, 2pm catch up. More details will be emailed once everything is finalised.
Save the Date- Class of 1972 reunion, 8 October 2022. 5pm College tour and tba after.
More details will be emailed once finalised. Please share the date with your mates to ensure a good turnout.
Class of 1991
Class of 1995
Class of 1959
Congratulations, Jordan!
Congratulations to Old Aquinian Jordan Andreotta ('03) for being selected as a finalist for the National Teacher-Artist Prize for 2022! Show Jordan your support by voting for his artwork, "Ghost Revisited', for the People's Choice Prize via this link https://bit.ly/3sAo4OC
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.
End of an Era
After 15 tours to iconic WA locations between 2006 and 2022 (missing 2020 only due to Covid), the end of the line has come for the Old Aquinians and Friends Reunion Tour Group. The original group of travellers was comprised of Aquinas graduates from the 1950’s, with ‘friends’ added along the way as numbers dwindled. Fast forward to 2022 and many of the original group have passed away or now find touring too difficult due to illness or incapacity. Read more here.
Australia Day Honours
Congratulations to Old Aquinians James and Kurt on being recognised in the Australia Day 2022 Honours List for exceptional service or achievement in our community.
Member (AM) in the General Division of the Order of Australia James McMahon for service to the community through work with veterans and their families
Medal (OAM) of the Order of Australia in the General Division Kurt Gebauer for service to the community through work in the field of dermatology
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
Farewell, David
I have informed the community, and now the old boys that I have decided to resign from the position of Principal of Aquinas College, Perth and will conclude my tenure at the end of the third term 2022. I have attached an announcement from Craig Wattam the Executive Director of EREA.
This was not an easy decision to arrive at as I have always enjoyed working in the Aquinas community. After careful consideration, I have decided to leave and return with my family home to South West Ireland.
I am grateful for the wonderful support that the community has provided in my position for the past six years. I have appreciated the opportunities I have had at Aquinas College, both as a Christian Brother School (1998-2001) and more recently as an EREA School (2017-2022). My time at Aquinas College has taught me the importance of perspective and the need to ensure that you always do the things you believe in, rather than running with an alternative path.
During my remaining terms, I will continue to work closely with the community and my fellow Principals, and I will do everything possible to ensure a smooth transition with the College Leadership Team, whose counsel I have greatly valued.
The Chair of the Aquinas College Advisory Council will keep the community informed of the plans and process to find my replacement.
I have always appreciated the support of the old boys community, even those I taught! I would like to take the opportunity to wish you and The College all the best in the future.
Kind regards,
David McFadden
Business Directory
It is our great joy to be able to support the professional endeavours of the Aquinas community through our Aquinas Business Directory - now live on our new website. Click here to view a variety of businesses from current and Alumni students and their families.
Register your business?
Inclusion in the directory is entirely free and of a voluntary nature. If you wish to list your business and are a current or Old Aquinian or a parent/caregiver, please register your business here.
Schola Cantorum
View the Schola Cantorum Term 1 Newsletter here.
On the Point
Want to know what's happening at Aquinas College? Check out On The Point via our website to keep up to date!
