MEN FROM 1970 JOIN THE GOLDEN HERITAGE CLUB
To be invited to join the esteemed Golden Heritage Club, there is pretty much only a couple of criteria – you need to be an Old Boy and one who left CBC Perth or Trinity College fifty years ago (or more). This group of gentlemen was formed in 2011 to establish a forum where mates could gather and connect with their old school and this year, the Class of 1970 was invited to join the club. Members celebrated the opening School Mass with Year 12 students and then shared morning tea in the Staff Lounge where they exchanged stories with a small group of Year 12 students. Attendees were delighted to help celebrate the birthday of former Principal, Br John Carrigg and gave a rousing rendition of Happy Birthday. Dr Kenneth Mann (’53) (brother of Br John Mann, who is the namesake of our oval) attended later and was also celebrating a birthday. Special thanks go to College Chaplain Father Roy Pereira, Deacon John Kiely (’70), John Lambe (’46), Mrs Rosa West and Year 12 students who contributed as altar servers, readers or offertory attendants for a wonderful Mass. We also thank Head of Year 12 Mr Joel Shinkfield, Year 12 students and the TC Canteen staff for looking after these wonderful gentlemen.
Br Carrigg celebrating his birthday
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Below are some comments from Year 12 students: The overall experience of the morning was quite enjoyable as I was able to meet some remarkable people who had done some extraordinary things over their lifetime. It is hard to believe how different the school was back then, but I can truly say that no matter how different the school is now, everyone is able to reach their full potential just like the students before us. Alex Bradley (12.1) The morning tea with the Golden Heritage Club men was a great experience and one I will definitely remember. Talking with various Old Boys was awesome in learning all the different life stories they have and paths they took after finishing school. Thomas Bristow-Stagg (12.3) I really enjoyed my time at the Golden Heritage morning tea and engaging in conversation with all the Old Boys. It was interesting to hear about their stories from their time in school, time spent in the army reserves to playing for Geelong Football Club. After hearing all the advice that these gentlemen had to share, I gained a deeper understanding of what it is to be a Trinity man. George Hatton (12.3)
Meeting some of the wise and talkative gentlemen that have stood in our shoes, was a great experience as these men have so much to share about their time. Learning about our school ‘back in the day’ and comparing the similarities and differences is very interesting. It was also very special to have my grandfather as a member of the Golden Heritage Club and join me at the Mass and morning tea. Luke Kelly (12.5)
1) Neville Knuckey ('70), Luke Grattoggi (12.4), Thomas Robertson (12.6) and Robert Chandler ('70) 2) Brian Arculus ('52) with Peter Messer ('68) 3) Peter Torre ('89), Rob Daniel ('64), John Anderton ('61) and Br John Carrigg 4) Brian Kelly ('55) with grandson, Luke Kelly (12.5) 5) Class of 1970: Terry Jones, John Kiely, Tim Cremin, Neville Knuckey and Robert Chandler 6) Celebrating Mass
