Iona College Old Boys' Association in Wynnum, Queensland | Community organisation

Iona College Old Boys' Association

Locality: Wynnum, Queensland

Phone: (07) 3893 8888

Address: 85 North Road, LINDUM 4178 Wynnum, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.iona.qld.edu.au

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25.01.2022 - Third Generation Ionians - Last Friday was a very special day for two Iona families. The Kinsella and Wright families celebrated their sons becoming third generation Iona ‘Old Boys’ as both Connor and Harry graduated Year 12. Connor was joined by his father, Dennis (1987) and grandfather, Peter (1963) while Harry welcomed his father Craig (1989) and his grandfather Dr Greg (1966) for the Year 12 Farewell Assembly, where both boys received a special gift from the Old Boys’ A...ssociation. The young men were also joined in the celebration by their proud mothers and brother. Connor and Harry become the eleventh and twelfth third generation Ionians. Congratulations to both families.

25.01.2022 We are incredibly sad to hear the news of the passing of Iona Old Boy Callum McKerr (2016). Callum, a US army serviceman, died in a vehicle accident early on Sunday morning in Kentucky, USA. Our prayers and thoughts are with his parents, Lisa and Brian, Patrick (2017) and Rose. May he rest in peace and be welcomed by all Ionians in eternal life.

25.01.2022 Today, on World Ranger Day, the Queensland National Parks have paid tribute to our Old Boy Zach Robba. Zach is very much loved and remembered by his Iona family. We appreciate and acknowledge every ranger on World Ranger Day and thank you for your service.

24.01.2022 - Do you know? - This photograph was taken of the 12A rugby league team with their coaches, Mr Sacre and Mr Heazlett, sometime in the last thirty years. However, College Archives has been unable to locate the exact year it was taken or any other details from sources in Archives. If you know the precise year and further details regarding the competition, could you please contact our College Archivist, Mrs Rosemary Mammino via email [email protected] or telephone 3906 8941?

24.01.2022 Did you know that the Iona 2nd XIII rugby league team were Premiers in 1970? Do you know the name of the 2nd XIII coach from that year?

23.01.2022 Looking for some family fun this school holidays? 'Swimming for Gold' is in cinemas now! This new G rated Aussie film stars Old Boy Johrel Martschinke (2017) and features current Year 11 swimmer, Hayden. The boys had a blast at the recent premiere!

23.01.2022 Did you know? That by 1961, the enrolment of the College had increased almost threefold from 67 students on its first day in 1958 to 193 students? If you were one of the students in this assembly photograph from 1961, it would be wonderful if you could write down your memories of the College then, including about the buildings, grounds and anything else that is significant for College Archives. Please contact the College Archivist, Mrs Rosemary Mammino on 3906 8941 or [email protected]. Thank you.

22.01.2022 Did you know? That the First XI cricket team were very successful in 1982 and were Premiers that year? Here is the team photo with then Rector, Fr Kevin Davine OMI.

21.01.2022 Have you moved house or have a new email address? Update your details on our Old Boy Connect Form: https://www.iona.qld.edu.au/community/old-boys/ and stay up to date with everything going on. Iona Old Boys' Day 2020 is scheduled for Saturday 17 October. For all details and to purchase tickets: https://www.iona.qld.edu.au/events/iona-old-boys-day-2020/

21.01.2022 Adrian Ryan LUSCOMBE 13 November 1988 5 November 2020 Iona Old Boy (2006) https://www.compassionatefunerals.com.au//adrian-luscombe/

21.01.2022 Dear Ionians, Hope all families are well. As we prepare to commence Term 3, Im asking if there may be Old Boys with a trade business who may be looking to employ a junior or start a new apprentice. We have a few students considering learning a trade - such as carpentry. Im aware there are also local businesses who are happy to employ Iona Old Boys and perhaps there is a trade owner you know. ... If this is something you maybe considering or you know of a trade business that maybe able to assist, please contact me at Iona. Hope everyone also enjoyed the latest edition of our In Hoc Signo magazine which was sent out recently. Ill continue to update everyone about the possibility of an Old Boys function later in the year. Kind regards Damian Courtney See more

21.01.2022 Our College and Old Boy Community send out prayers and condolences to the families and friends of two Old Boys who have recently passed. Paul OToole died last week. Paul is in the class of 92 and brother of Ray and Brian. The OToole family have a long connection with Iona. Paul Rushbrooke also died last week. It is wonderful to read the supportive messages from his mates. Paul was in the class of 97 and his brothers Andrew and Bryan are also Ionians. ... May eternal rest grant unto them and may perpetual light shine upon them. May they Rest In Peace Kind regards Damian

21.01.2022 Iona Old Boys Day 2020 - Saturday 17 October 9am 4pm Old Boys Vs 1st XI Cricket Match on Harron Oval. Lunch, presentations and speeches at the new pavilion. 3:30pm College Tours... 4:30pm Mass in the Iona College Chapel 5:10pm Reunion Dinner at the new pavilion above Harron Oval. (Please note you must be over 18 years old to attend this event.) To Purchase Tickets: https://www.trybooking.com/BLHAW $60 per person (includes dinner and drinks) $50 per person for Old Boys from the Class of 1963 to the Class of 1970 (includes dinner and drinks) This year we especially wish to honour the classes of: 1965 (55th anniversary) 1970 (50 years) 1975, 1980, 1985, 1990, 1995, 2000, 2005, 2010 and 2015, but it is always great to welcome past students from as many years as possible.

20.01.2022 Dear Ionians, We are very saddened to hear of the passing of long serving staff member Mike Gaffney on the weekend. Mike taught at the College for 23 years, commencing in 1981. Mike taught predominantly in the areas of Maths, Business and Religious Education and was heavily involved in the coaching of swimming. We extend our blessings to his wife Tia, his three daughters and their families. Mikes funeral service will be held tomorrow, Wednesday at Regina Caeli Catholic Chur...ch, in line with COVID restrictions. May he rest in eternal peace. Kind regards Damian

20.01.2022 Wynnum Fringe We are proud of the Ionian contributions towards this weekend's Wynnum Fringe, particularly the many Iona Old Boys involved in different capacities giving back to the community. #IonaBrisbane2020 #WynnumFringe

20.01.2022 2020 Iona Old Boys' Day - Date Claimer We are excited to announce that it is our intention to proceed with the 2020 Old Boys Reunion. Further details will be available soon, but Old Boys are encouraged to keep the evening of Saturday 17 October free.

19.01.2022 Do you know? The name of the person, probably a member of staff, seen here leaning on the fence near the old Sports Pavilion looking across what is now McCarthy oval? This photo was taken in 1968 and shows the fence separating Davine oval from McCarthy oval. Long Block, which opened in 1959, is the building in the background. Can you please contact Rosemary Mammino if you know this person’s name? She will then add it to the catalogue record. Her contact details are E: [email protected] and T: 3906 8941. Thank you very much.

19.01.2022 - MAMI Newsletter - The MAMI quarterly newsletter gives you the opportunity to keep up with the work of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate here in Australia and abroad. Visit the Oblates website to view the June 2020 edition: https://www.oblates.com.au/mami

18.01.2022 Dear Old Boys, Should you wish to view the funeral service for Jonah tomorrow, please email [email protected] for the livestream link. God Bless.

17.01.2022 Iona Old Boy Tom Oliver (2010) helping to launch Wynnum Fringe!

16.01.2022 Bishop Mark Edwards OMI Tomorrow, (Wednesday 22 July) the Diocese of Wagga Wagga will receive Bishop Mark as its sixth bishop. Fr Christian Fini OMI will represent the Oblates and the Iona College community. Bishop Mark has invited us to join him via live-stream from 10:45am at the following link: https://www.thestreamingguys.com.au/p/liturgical-reception/

16.01.2022 Adrian Ryan LUSCOMBE 13 November 1988 5 November 2020 Charismatic and giving son of Lyn and Geoff. The most extraordinary brother and brother-in-law to Belind...a & Matt, and Joanne & Joel. Adrian was a proud, fun-loving uncle to Luca, Naomi, Max, Olivia and Sarah. He also cherished the honour of being Godfather to them all. A dearly loved nephew of Robyn, Jeff, Harleigh, Trevor & Kez, and Peter, and cousin of their families. Adrian's funeral details are available at the following link: https://www.compassionatefunerals.com.au/f/adrian-luscombe/

16.01.2022 Bishop Mark, Congratulations and we wish you well in your ministry in Wagga Wagga. You are in our prayers. God Bless.

13.01.2022 - In Hoc Signo - We invite you to enjoy our September (Spring) edition of In Hoc Signo, our quarterly publication for the community and friends of Iona. Stay up to date with all things Iona! http://online.fliphtml5.com/dgwy/jpte/ Tickets for Old Boys' Day 2020 - Saturday 17 October - are now on sale. For more information and to purchase tickets: https://www.iona.qld.edu.au/events/iona-old-boys-day-2020/

13.01.2022 An Invitation to Iona Old Boys

12.01.2022 - Old Boy News - Dimitri Politis and Jack Mahoney (Class of 2018) auditioned with over 400 other hopeful candidates to gain entry into one of Australias leading acting courses. They are now two of only 22 students who were accepted into the 2020 QUT Bachelor of Fine Arts Acting Course after an intensive audition process. The course is exhilarating, demanding and life changing, and is a full-time commitment physically, mentally and emotionally. Students receive extensive training in voice, speech production, physical expressivity, character, acting methodologies, script analysis, theatre and local and international film and TV industries. Jack and Dimitri train eight hours a day with established artists such as Andrea Moor and Margi Brown Ash. We wish them all the very best for their emerging acting careers.

12.01.2022 Here is a story very special to many of our Iona Old Boys..... ~ Change of Heart ~ Here is an incredible true story of Love which depicts how five Iona students saved the life of a St Laurences student during a cross country meet, and how this event influenced a Change of Heart: https://youtu.be/izMH4cTuK8g

07.01.2022 What are you doing this weekend? Keep an eye out for an Iona presence in Edith Street.

07.01.2022 Iona is undertaking a significant construction of a multipurpose hall, working with Brisbane construction firm Tomkins Commercial. The gathering space will prov...ide the opportunity for the whole Iona community to gather and engage together in one space. A key component of this project is to INVEST LOCAL and support families and businesses in our region. We believe that this is exactly the time to invest in a building that the Iona community been waiting over 30 years for and we believe it has the potential to greatly assist our wider local community from a work perspective. Local contractors and suppliers are invited to make written registration for the following trade packages: Aluminium Windows Blockwork Bored Piers Carpentry Carpet, Resilient Floor & Mats Ceilings & Partitions Chainwire Fencing Civil Works Cleaning Commercial Kitchens & Coldrooms Concrete works Curtains & Blinds Demolition Earthworks Electrical Services Fire Services Floor & Wall Tiling Gym & Sporting Equipment Hydraulic Services Joinery Landscaping Lockers Loose Furniture Mechanical Services Metalwork & Stainless Steel Painting Precast Roller Doors Roofing Seating Showerscreens and Mirrors Signage Structural Steel Sundry Washroom Hardware Toilet Partitions Wall & Ceiling Cladding Waterproofing Submissions should include a company overview demonstrating the perspective tender has the experience and expertise to satisfactorily complete the project. Expressions of interest should be received no later than 5pm on 5 June 2020 and submitted via email to [email protected]

07.01.2022 Thank you to those in our community who have already posted some beautiful comments about Mike Gaffney and left condolences to his family. Mike is a true gentleman and a man of great integrity. Working with the Oblate community, he helped and served many students and families. He certainly did love his footy and swimming and connected with many families through his involvement in co-curricular sport. Mike loved teaching and loved Iona, often attending our Founders Day assemblies and staff reunions in recent years. Mike was anointed by Father Michael recently and has watched many of our morning masses which have been lived streamed in recent weeks from the College Chapel. Tomorrow Father Michael and myself will be joined by some fellow retired staff in representing the College at his funeral. Our blessings are with his family.

05.01.2022 In last night's Bulldogs v Roosters game, Lachlan Lewis (2012) showed his deep love as an Ionian in reaching out to a family in grief. He is one very decent and special human being. Despite playing for the opposing teams, Old Boys Lachlan and Jared Waerea-Hargreaves (2006) shared a photo together after the game. Kia Kaha!

05.01.2022 - In Hoc Signo - Term 2 has been an incredibly unique term. Our community is our strength and whatever obstacles have been in front of us, the power behind and within us has been even greater. Please enjoy the June edition of the In Hoc Signo publication. Thank you to the Old Boys who contributed to this terms magazine. We are already planning for the September edition and invite you to share a story or family photo. We receive lots of positive feedback about the Old Boys ...stories. http://online.fliphtml5.com/dgwy/sxdd/#p=1 Previous editions may be viewed via the Iona College website. If you would like a hard copy of our magazine mailed, please contact the college [E] [email protected] or [T]07 3893 8888. Take Care and God Bless

03.01.2022 - The IsoLate Late Show - Looking for a way to support the struggling arts sector during this pandemic? Get onto Facebook and join the IsoLate Late Show. This show is on every Friday night at 8.00pm on FB. It is hosted by Brisbane's very own Naomi Price and Luke Kennedy and Ionian Tom Oliver (2010) makes an appearance in every episode. Tonight's episode is a Mothers Day Special. To watch: https://www.facebook.com/theisolatelateshow/

03.01.2022 - Fr Donald Oswin Hughes OMI - It is with great sadness that the Australian Province of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate received the news of the passing of Fr Don Hughes OMI. Fr Don lived a full and active life as a faithful Oblate and generous Priest and up until recent months, even at the age of 87, had been present in the Mazenod College Western Australia Community supporting students and staff. Earlier this year he refused further aggressive treatment for his cancer, wh...ich he had battled with for many years. In his ministry as an Oblate, he was involved in Education, Formation and Parish ministry. Fr Don was an Oblate who generously responded to the needs of the Province. Born in Fremantle, WA on 23rd August 1932, and educated at CBC Fremantle. Intending to be a diocesan priest he studied philosophy at St Charles Seminary in Guilford WA, then joined the Oblates in 1953 at Sorrento. In 1954 he went to study theology at Piltown, Ireland where he was ordained on the 15th September 1957. His first obedience was 3 months at Holy Cross, Liverpool, UK before he returned to Australia, to Sorrento. In his first 2 years he was also at Penshurst NSW, Beaconsfield WA and Camberwell Vic. He taught at Iona College 1961-65, then went to Mazenod WA 1966-72 as first rector. Fr Don was then rector of St Marys Seminary until January 1976, when he moved to Massey New Zealand as parish priest until 1982, then Rosebud Vic for 14 months followed by Tea Tree Gully SA until the end of 1989. From 1990 to 1995 he was novice master then rector of St Marys Seminary for a second term, followed by 10 years of parish ministry in WA, at Fremantle then Lesmurdie. He was then Rector of St Charles Seminary (archdiocesan), Guildford WA for two and a half years, then had a year back as novice master at St Marys Seminary, Mulgrave. He joined the Mazenod College Community in Lesmurdie in 2011, where he has been since. There he loved watching sporting matches, was involved with the boys, and was seen as a witness of faith and reassuring presence and pastoral support to both students and staff. Fr Don was a generous Oblate, serving a number of terms on the Provincial Council, and was willing to go wherever he was asked, to do whatever was needed. He has been in all the Oblate ministries he has been missioner, parish priest, teacher, college and seminary rector, formator. He was passionately interested in the congregation: he has been the historian of the province and the keeper of the stories. Fr Don Hughes will be greatly missed.

03.01.2022 Iona Old Boys Matt Serrurier and Ambrose Killian (2011) are M A Deadly Art. They are auctioning their 2020 NAIDOC piece this weekend.

03.01.2022 Did you know? That in 1993, the 15A tennis team were Premiers? The team was undefeated throughout the season with each member performing at a high standard each week. They played with determination and had some hard fought wins against strong opposition.

01.01.2022 - iLEGENDS - Last Friday we welcomed Old Boy Dr Anthony Lynham MP, State Member for Stafford, back to Iona as part of our iLEGENDS program. Dr Lynham's presentation to the students included many aspects of his journey since graduating from Iona in 1977. As a surgeon who continuously dealt with the aftermath of violence, Dr Lynham is a passionate opponent of all forms of violence. He is also a White Ribbon ambassador. ... iLEGEND Dr Anthony Lynham MP: https://youtu.be/MUWIqky3mKA