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25.01.2022 The College grounds has changed in numerous ways over the past 40 years. One thing that has remained the same throughout history, is the College's ethos and Catholic values. This footage was taken in 1981 on Founders' Day and also this year. Our 40 Year celebration is a great opportunity for past students and staff to tour the College and see how much the grounds have changed. The event is next weekend, make sure to RSVP your attendance: https://bit.ly/2kmAFVb
25.01.2022 John Paul College is celebrating 40 years with an exciting event. Former students and staff are invited to reunite with peers, take a trip down memory lane and see how much JPC has changed as you explore the College grounds. RSVP via the College website and share this event with your former classmates.
24.01.2022 Do you remember any of these moments in John Paul College's rich 40 year history? The amalgamation of Stella Maris and Marianist College to form JPC in 1979? The demolition of the Stella Maris convent? The opening of the Kealy Centre?... The introduction of notebook computers linked to the College network via radio in 1998? The introduction of the College Crest? These are just some of the monumental events that will be reflected on at our upcoming 40 Year celebration in October. To find out more or to RSVP visit the College's website: https://bit.ly/2kmAFVb
24.01.2022 Throwback to the 80s! An infamous era of change for the College. Tag your 80s classmate in the photos below and if you haven't already make sure you RSVP to our upcoming 40 Year celebration event! It will be a great afternoon to reflect on memories, reunite with past staff and classmates and explore the College grounds: https://bit.ly/2kmAFVb
23.01.2022 The Community Companion celebrates 6 years since fruition. A wonderful initiative developed by past students, that continues to assistance the less fortunate Frankston community.
23.01.2022 As the Year draws to a close, we reflect on the festivities from the 40 Year celebration event. It was a wonderful day filled with lots of laughter and smiles. Thank you to everyone who attended, we look forward to seeing you at future Alumni celebrations in 2020.
21.01.2022 Class of 2000, reflect back on your unique JPC history... To celebrate 20 years since graduating from John Paul College, we encourage the Class of 2000 to reflect and reminisce on their time at the College, as if it was the start of the new millennium.
21.01.2022 Alumni Patrick Guest (Class of 1988) is featured in the Age Newspaper today, for releasing a new children's book, Windows. Patrick is inspiring resilience and creating a beacon of hope for children in the community during COVID-19. Windows, focuses on children and their grandparents doing it tough during lockdown. You can read Windows, online at Hardie Grant Books.
21.01.2022 Thank you to all those who attended our 40 Year Celebration on Saturday. It was great to see Alumni and staff reunite, reminisce about College memories and tour the grounds.
21.01.2022 JPC was proud to see alumni Hayden Gavine (Class of 2011) umpire last nights clash between Collingwood and Richmond. Hayden has been a AFL field umpire since 2017. Previously Hayden was the College's AFL Trainee/PE Assistant. Well done Hayden, it's great to see you back on the field!
20.01.2022 This time last year, we celebrated 40 years of John Paul College history. Our 40 year event welcomed past students and staff back to the College to reminisce on memories and tour the grounds. Members of the John Paul College, Stella Maris and Marianist College communities gathered to look through decades of year books, photographs and videos, reflect on monumental events in the College’s history, explore new facilities and buildings and catch up with old friends. Be sure to s...ign up to the Alumni database to be the first to know about future Alumni and reunion events. Click here to view more images from last year's 40 Year Celebration: https://bit.ly/2HmW0c5
18.01.2022 To encourage physical activity and social connectivity, JPC is currently running a Virtual Cross Country program for students and staff. The College community can score some points for their House by either walking or running 3km or 4km and submitting a photo in their House colours. The below video is a throwback to the JPC Aths carnival in 1980! Athletics Carnivals and Cross Country events sure do look different these days ... barefoot running seemed to be a speed tactic back in the 80s Were you in House Chaminade, D'Houet, Olsen or Turner?
18.01.2022 The 2000's, a decade of exciting celebrations, new traditions and a farewell. JPC celebrated its 25 year anniversary, 2005 saw the College farewell Principal Dr Liam Davison after 20 years of service. We also welcomed third Principal, Jane Tibb. Attend the upcoming JPC 40 Year celebration event to reflect on many more memories from the 2000's: https://bit.ly/2m9Z0yh Can you spot yourself or a fellow JPC classmate in any of the pictures below?
18.01.2022 First ever Principal of JPC, Bro. Don Neff celebrates 70 years as a Marianist Brother this year. This milestone achievement was acknowledged during the Vigil Mass of the Nativity of Mary in Florida last month. In 1973, the Society of Mary (Marianists) established boys’ school Marianist College in Frankston, where Bro. Don Neff led 166 boys and six staff members under his direction. Marianist College later merged with girls’ school Stella Maris in 1979 to become coeducational John Paul College. Thank you, Bro. Don Neff, for years of dedication and commitment to the development of youth and their education, not just at John Paul College, but throughout the world.
16.01.2022 Today the College celebrates 52 years since Stella Maris Secondary School opened on the old Peninsula Golf Links estate.
16.01.2022 Throwback to the 90's! Can you spot yourself or a classmate in this photo? Tag a former peer in this post! Our 40 year celebration is a great event where you can reminisce on memories and reconnect with your former JPC classmates and staff. ... RSVP via the College website: https://bit.ly/2m9Z0yh See more
15.01.2022 Alumni Adrian Amato, recently was voted one of the Top 7 Mechanics in Melbourne and his Mechanic Shop Amato Automotive was featured in the Herald Sun Newspaper. Well done to Adrain and his team on this achievement!
15.01.2022 #supportingalumnibusinesses Alumni, Shanyn from class of 2008 is the proud owner of Flawless Skin Science in Clyde. Offering paramedical skin treatments and medical grade products, Shanyn treats a range of skin conditions and promotes healthy, youthful skin. Flawless Skin Science is currently offering virtual skin consultations via video chat and contact free product delivery, during this time of social distancing. ... When the doors reopen for Shanyn, she offers her clients a range of services including skin needling, LED light therapy, IPL and laser skin rejuvenation, radio frequency skin tightening, permanent hair reduction, laser tattoo removal, ultrasound fat cavitation and clinical facials. Further information can be found via https://flawlessskinscience.com.au or Shanyn can be contacted via [email protected].
14.01.2022 Flashback 10 years ago to 2010! Are you an Alumni that graduated in 2010? Although the College was not able to invite Alumni onsite to celebrate milestone reunions this year, we welcome you to watch the below video and reflect on the many fond memories the Class of 2010 shared at JPC.
13.01.2022 Flashback Friday! Class of 1990, it's been 30 years since you graduated from John Paul College. To celebrate this milestone reunion we encourage you to watch the below video, which features some of the many memories your class created at the College. Reminisce, Relive and Reconnect. ... Share this video with your fellow classmates! Sign up to the Alumni database to be the first to know about future reunion events, via the College website.
13.01.2022 During these unprecedented times, it's important that as a community we rally together to support one another. We are calling on any Alumni that have a local, small business which has adapted their offering during the current pandemic, to share your business with JPC Alumni by either emailing [email protected] or inboxing the Facebook page. JPC Alumni would like to promote businesses of our community via the Alumni Facebook page and support local, small businesses doi...ng it tough at the moment. Let's shop local and get through this together.
13.01.2022 Reminiscing back to the 80's! The 80's were a very important decade for John Paul College, it saw exciting changes and milestones. Early in the decade we became co-educational and officially changed our name to John Paul College - the O.J. Olsen Memorial. We also welcomed Dr. Liam Davision as Principal. Who remembers the old convent? Principal Dr. Davision? Or the burying of the time capsule?... Reminisce on all these memories at our 40 Year Celebration! To find out more or to RSVP visit the webpage: https://bit.ly/2kmAFVb
12.01.2022 This week at JPC we celebrated our annual Arts Week virtually, via a series of inspiring videos. Usually we would host two spectacular evenings at the College, showcasing everything wonderful about the visual and performing Arts at JPC. Flash back to the 80s and 90s, the Arts was a prevalent aspect of student life and was celebrated at numerous assemblies and events, and showcased around the College.
12.01.2022 These are just some of the many yearbooks that will be on display at our upcoming 40 Year celebration! Look through decades of history and reflect on the memories made at the College. There will even be some yearbooks available for guests to take home. To RSVP your attendance and to find out more, visit the College website: https://bit.ly/2kmAFVb
10.01.2022 Would you love to reunite with class mates and tour the John Paul College grounds? JPC Alumni will be hosting milestone reunions this year. Make sure you stay tuned to the Alumni Facebook page and sign up to the Alumni database to be the first to know about when your class will be celebrating a reunion. https://web.jpcvictoria.catholic.edu.au//208-alumni-commun
08.01.2022 Our 40 Year Anniversary has been featured in the Frankston Leader Newspaper this week. The article includes an image from the 40 Year Celebration event and details the activities that happened at the Founders' Day Assembly. We hope everyone who attended enjoyed the event and is excited for future Alumni reunions.
07.01.2022 Grease is the Word! 1985 saw the College perform the electrifying production of Grease! The production took over thirteen weeks to rehearse, with rehearsals taking place initially in the afternoons and then eventually to Saturday afternoons. Grease was a speculator production and an iconic 80's memory that has touched the hearts of many students. This popular production made a come back this year to JPC. ... More snippets of this production and many other student activities and events will be on display at our 40 Year Celebration! Come along, reunite with former peers and take a trip down memory lane. RSVP your attendance via the College website: https://bit.ly/2kmAFVb
06.01.2022 Over the last 40 years the College has changed in numerous ways including technological advancements, new state of the art facilities and buildings. These computers date back to the 80's, when the Colleges computer lab housed a few computers. Look back over the past 40 years with old photos, yearbooks, time capsules, videos and much more at our 40 Year celebration event! This will be a reunion that any JPC Alumni, past staff or community members would not want to miss: https://bit.ly/2kmAFVb
05.01.2022 The current decade has seen us welcome the fourth College Principal, John Vistentin. In recent years, we have also seen several infrastructural developments. Key projects have included the new Ngargee Centre for performing arts and the Student Service Centre in 2013, the new Stewart Centre and the VCAL learning hub, completed in 2018. Come and see how much the College has changed and take a self guided tour at the upcoming 40 Year Celebration! A reunion not to be missed! RSVP and find out more via the College website: https://bit.ly/2kmAFVb
04.01.2022 Throwback to the days of Stella Maris! The Stella Maris Secondary School for girls opened in 1968 under the direction of the fcJ Sisters. 1978 marked the end of an era for Stella Maris as they merged with Marianist College, forming John Paul College. Did you attend Stella Maris? We would love to see past students, staff and families of the Stella Maris community join us in celebrating the history of John Paul College at our 40 year event.... For more details on the event or to RSVP visit the College website: https://bit.ly/2kmAFVb See more
03.01.2022 In these unprecedented times, John Paul College wishes to share a prayer of thanks and strength to our Alumni. We pray that our College community remain healthy, safe and connected to overcome the uncertain times ahead. We pray for all medical professionals, carers and officials who are trying their best to help our communities reach normality again. If you have any messages/images of hope or positivity that you would like to share with the College, we encourage you to send them to [email protected]
03.01.2022 Looking forward to seeing everyone at todays 40 Year Celebration. Dont let the weather keep you away, its going to be a wonderful afternoon celebrating the rich history of John Paul College.
03.01.2022 Alumni Shana Davenport (2018) was featured within the Herald Sun Newspaper over the weekend for her musical talents. Shana is currently busking in Frankston but hopes one day her singing will take her from the sidewalk to radio stations. We look forward to seeing what the future holds for Shana and wish her the best of luck in her musical career.
03.01.2022 Now more than ever we are relying heavily on technology to get us through this pandemic. Whether that be catching up with friends via zoom, working from home or delivering education to students remotely. Flash back to 1998, the College introduced Notebook Computers which were linked to the College network. This was a huge advancement in technology at the time, so much so that JPC was featured on Channel 7 and 9 news for being leaders in innovation.
03.01.2022 Goodfellow Theatre Company is a new company based in Frankston, created by JPC alumni Holly Blake (2015), Sian Williams and Jesse Novella (2017). Goodfellow Theatre Company is debuting their inaugural production of William Shakespeare's iconic comedy 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' at John Paul College's Ngargee Centre this October 18th and 19th! Included in this anticipated production are other JPC Alumni, Robin Oyales (2016), Chelsea Fletcher, Wesley Griffiths (2017), Jordan ...Cosma (2018) and current students, Emma and Isabella! Tickets are $15 and are available here: bit.ly/goodfellowtickets" Can't wait to see the show!
03.01.2022 Are you a Marianist College past student? Marianist College officaly opened on Sunday 6th October with 169 boys after a committee felt there was a need for a regional boys college. This later led to Marianist College and Stella Maris merging to start John Paul College's chapter in history. We invite all past students, staff and members of the Marianist College community to celebrate the rich history of John Paul College at our 40 Year celebration event. ... Details and RSVP via the website: https://bit.ly/2m9Z0yh See more
03.01.2022 1 more sleep! Looking forward to celebrating with everyone tomorrow.
02.01.2022 The 80's! The decade that was defined by perms, BIG hair, the infamous spandex, neon colours, the unforgettable mullet and leg warmers. Can you spot your 80's self or your classmate rocking these trends in the photos below? Share your 80's memories with the College at the upcoming 40 Year celebration! For more information visit the Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/445449306310637/
02.01.2022 John Paul College had planned to celebrate a number of milestone reunions year. While we may have been prevented from hosting reunions onsite, we have not lost our memories and the bond of our Alumni community! We welcome the Class of 2019, 2010, 2000 and 1990 to Reminisce, Relive and Reconnect on their time at the College, through a series of flashback videos, which can be watched via the links below.
02.01.2022 Here's a sneak peak at some of the time capsules that will be on display at our 40 Year celebration in October! Did your Year 12 class put together a time capsule full of memories, photos and mementos? This is just one of the many displays at our 40 Year event that will take you on a trip down memory lane! RSVP your attendance via the College Website: https://bit.ly/2kmAFVb
01.01.2022 Did you attend JPC in the 90's? What a great decade to be a student, the 90s brought about exciting technological advancements to the College, which revolutionised the curriculum. All past students and their families are invited to attend our upcoming 40 Year Celebration event, head to the College website to RSVP. You wouldn't want to miss this reunion! https://bit.ly/2m9Z0yh
