Heritage Centre Works will replace the existing timber and glass facade with new double glazed windows. Internally the foyer windows and doors will be removed, and the foyer floor will be raised to match the level of the rest of the Heritage Centre; this will increase the display space.
2016 has been a big year for archives and the Heritage Centre.
INSTALLATION OF HERITAGE DISPLAY IN RECEPTION Have you seen the Heritage display in reception? Dedicated towards preserving the Heritage of the College, the display was made possible by a bequest from the Estate of William (Bill) Smith. Bill attended St Joseph’s College between 19431947, he had a love of History and was part of the College’s Heritage Society. In addition to his enthusiasm towards the College’s history, Bill wrote and illustrated a book about the history of Breakwater; he was an extremely talented artist. Because of Bill’s bequest we are able to showcase the history of the College and share it with our community. Currently we have two displays, one from the perspective of students during 1935-1949, the second display reflects on life as a Brother at the College during the same time period.
1936 John McNeil 1940s Speech Day Nativity Scene
The kitchen and toilet will be replaced with new facilities with disabled access. This part of the renovation is particularly welcome as both the existing toilet and kitchen are most likely the original ones dating from 1953.
THANK YOU Thank you as always to my volunteers for their support over the year. Without the help of Terry Phillips (SJC 1959), Lisa Brown, Kathleen Rawson, Karen Povey and Daniel Belluzzo, I would not achieve what I do.Thanks also to Paige Martin and Paul Belluzzo, for giving up two days to help me install the Administration Display, without their help it would have taken two weeks instead of one. Susan Belluzzo - College Archivist
RENOVATIONS TO THE HERITAGE CENTRE Renovations to Heritage Centre will begin shortly. The Heritage Centre frontage is very tired and in need of upgrading. 1940 Boarders Group Heading Home The new foyer displays
1940s Brothers Griffin, Warrion, Howard & Manion
1940 First XI Cricket Team
1938 Rowing
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