News from the President

For me 2018 was a very special year where I celebrated my 30 year reunion. The Annual Reunion was held in the Paul Tobias Centre on 2 June. It was great to see so many students from my class of 88, some of which made the trip from Queensland and Western Australia. Our friendships and connection to the College still remain strong which is something very special to St Joseph’s. The night started with a tour of the College and many past students commented on the development of the school and the new facilities.

For the second year, following on the success of the 50 year anniversary of the boarding house closing, we held another reunion for the Boarders with approximately 40 in attendance. This event continues to be very popular and it was great to see so many former students attend. It included a visit to the Heritage Centre in Shannon Ave and also highlighted the many changes that have happened at the College in recent years.

The Annual St Joseph’s College Old Collegians’ Golf Day was held at 13th Beach Golf Links Barwon Heads with just under 200 players taking part in an Ambrose-style competition. Both courses were once again in fantastic condition and made for a great day.

We thank David Bowles and Associated Cold Tread Tyres for being our major sponsor. It was great to see so many new players as we continue to grow the golf event. The Golf Day is a major fundraiser for our Old Collegians’ Association. Thanks to all of the players and sponsors who helped raise over $20,000 on the day. As in past years, we have donated this money to the College Bursary program, which assists families in need to afford the opportunity to send their boy to St Joseph’s College.

The Remembrance Mass for deceased Old Collegians, Staff and Benefactors was held on Saturday 10 November in the College Chapel. Fr. Prakash celebrated the mass with us. During this Mass the deceased were remembered and afterwards those in attendance enjoyed morning tea in the Paul Tobias Centre.

We continue to try and build our database of members and it is important that you keep your contact details up to date. Please notify the College if you change your contact details. In the next 12 months we hope to have a new website portal for the SJOCA to keep up to date with fellow alumni.

Thank you to all committee members for their dedicated commitment to the Association and to St Joseph’s. Also thanks to Kristen Gleeson and Julie Cole for their continued support and commitment to SJOCA.

Best wishes,

Justin O ,Brien President

Old Collegians Association Committee