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23.01.2022 Congratulations to all the boys and teachers involved in another Athletics win. Well done to all https://twitter.com/skcsport/status/1185468494101405696?s=21

22.01.2022 On ANZAC Day 2020 we honour all the St Kevins Old Collegians who have served their country. We thank them for their service to Australia. An old boy we would like to highlight this ANZAC Day is Damian Parer (SKC 30 ). Many will be familiar with his photography of WWII campaigns from Africa to New Guinea. The image of Sgt Charles crossing the Allen’s River on the Kokoda Track is probably the most enduring image of the Pacific War. Lest we Forget.

19.01.2022 GOOD NEWS THURSDAY Brian Daniel Walsh (SKC 1935) our oldest Kevinian celebrated his 100th birthday on St Patrick's Day. Surrounded by family and friends from around Australia in Adelaide he marked the occasion with a little tipple (a gift from SKOCA) and a great big smile. A fantastic effort what a life and as he says often ‘wouldn’t be dead for quids’!

19.01.2022 Committee meeting updates Like so many other communities around the country - our Committee meeting earlier in the week was conducted online. While an environment of social isolation continues to make progress challenging - it was exciting to hear of the active thinking and planning that is going on in the subcommittees. A few highlights - ... Cultural/arts: great progress on plans to form a Big Band - active call for interested participants and conductor. Communication/membership: great progress on thinking through content strategy - strong belief that if we improve content we will expand membership. Careers: clear goals to improve breadth and quality of applicants for the Collegian fellowship aimed at supporting younger collegians in their study/research endeavours. Social Justice: strong call out to the community to find some leadership and participants to replace retiring incumbents. Our primary goal is improving vibrancy of our great community for the benefit of all members and the benefit of the school. We hope you will see the value in getting involved.

15.01.2022 Please be advised that due to the COVID-19 the Foundation Dinner will not go ahead on 24th March. A new date will be announced for later in the year.

15.01.2022 Hello community can you cook toast? Or wash a dish? Want to give a selfless Christmas present to those who need it most? If you can, then we need you! ... The SKOC Social Responsibility Society are supporting St Mary’s House of Welcome in Melbourne over the Christmas period with their breakfast service (details below). All you need to do is four things: 1. Volunteer 2 hours from 8am till 10am on one of the dates below, 2. Have a valid Working With Children Check (free, and I can help you get it), 3. Have undertaken a Police Name check (free, and I can help you get it), 4. Have a heart for those who will be experiencing a different kind of Christmas this year to most 1. January 6th 2. January 13th 3. January 20th You would be giving your time to a truly worthwhile cause, and you are welcome to extend this invite to your family, friends and colleagues. If not this time - please keep in touch for further opportunities! Please contact me SKOCA committee member Julius directly at [email protected]

14.01.2022 Head to the Burnley Oval after work tomorrow to watch SKOB continue their T20 momentum against Richmond Union! Three changes from the last cup game, with Connell, Brebner Griffin and Smale back in the side.

14.01.2022 Danny Hayden (SKC 83). Many would know Danny through his myriad of connections to SKC; old boy, father of current student or through his brothers attending the school. He’s the 1st to organise the class of 83 events, his rugby ferver and assisting SKOCA subcommittees. Tragically his family home and all it’s contents burnt to the ground last week. Danny spent several days in ICU and is on the road to recovery.... We bring to your attention a Go Fund Me page for your consideration. Please share. https://www.gofundme.com/f/hayden039s-house-fire-rebuild

14.01.2022 Old Collegians Community. In this time of uncertainty and change I am confident that the strength of our community will shine. I look forward to seeing and hearing the response from our community. I trust you remain safe and healthy.

13.01.2022 Come down and try out: Tuesdays & Thursdays 630pm at St Kevin’s Sports Fields, Tooronga. football_victoria #football_victoria

13.01.2022 Congratulations to all the athletes & staff on winning this years APS Boys Athletics Premiership

12.01.2022 Chris Scott SKC class of 94. As the teams prepare for this week’s inaugural Brisbane AFL grand final we recognise the coach of Geelong Football Club, Chris Scott an old collegian. Chris started at St Kevin's in grade 5 and represented the school in football, cricket and athletics, joining the 1st XVIII in year 10.... We wish Chris and both teams well in the 2020 Grand Final.

12.01.2022 A reminder to spread the word and get more old collegians liking and following our FB page

11.01.2022 Conor Stone SKC Class of 2020. Congratulations to Conor Stone, draft pick # 15 in the 2020 AFL Draft to Greater Western Sydney. Conor started at SKC in prep, was School Prefect, House Captain of Cusack, received school colours for football, OAP, insignia for Athletics and an academic award. He has played in 1st XVIII since Year 10. Conor is the son of Hartley Stone, SKC Class of 86, much admired SKC staff member, fondly known as Yonnie to his year level, now Waterford ...Head of Sport and proud dad of a draftee. Conor follows the well worn path from SKC to the AFL and we wish him well.

11.01.2022 Old Collegians will remember that feeling heading off to their final English exam. The year of 2020 has been the toughest of years, learning remotely through a pandemic. We wish the Class of 2020 well for their VCE exams kicking off today and welcome 250 new Old Collegians.

11.01.2022 It is with sadness that we inform you of the passing of Mr Michael Joseph Davey. Michael Joseph Davey 28.9.1933 - 8.3.2020 SKC Staff 1974 1995... Deputy Headmaster 1984 - 1995 Honorary Old Collegian bestowed 1995 Funeral Mass for Michael Joseph Davey will be offered at the Carmelite Monastery Chapel 94 Stevenson Street Kew Friday (March 13th) at 11.00am Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. Rest In Peace

09.01.2022 Collegians, do you have good news to share to lift our spirits. One of the suggestions from a collegian that in this time of negativity we find ways to share good news stories that reinforce the strengths of human ingenuity and compassion to lift our spirits. Why don't we see how many days we can do a 'streak' (that's what my kids taught me) of a good news story in the comments to this post. Surely 1700 followers will be able to find stories that bring hope, create a smile on our face and warm our hearts.

09.01.2022 Great initiative by SKOB Cricket Club - got on down in support

08.01.2022 Vin Sammartino SKC Class of 82. As you do your form for todays Melbourne Cup you might want to put a couple of dollars on number 4, Master of Reality or number 6 Twilight Payment. One of the owners is an Old Collegian, Vin Sammartino Vin started in grade 5 green at Glendalough in 1975. He participated in football and cricket representing both codes in the firsts. ... He has always had an interest in the sport of kings and was guest speaker at the Old Collegians dinner 2019, bringing the two Melbourne Cups his syndicate has won in the past; Almandin in 2016 and Rekindling in 2017. We wish him luck for this year’s assault on the Melbourne Cup.

08.01.2022 Old Collegians Community Attached is a letter sent to all available email addresses of Old Collegians in relation to the devastating events unfolding at the college. There are understandably very strong emotions within our Old Collegians community and amongst all stakeholders of the college and in the broader community. Our primary concern must be the welfare of current and past students. I am maintaining an active dialogue with the governance of the school, EREA, and I will do my best to be an effective advocate for the views and expectations of Old Collegians as the governance process continues and the necessary renewal process emerges. The most effective way for you to get your views heard is to contact me directly on [email protected].

07.01.2022 GOOD NEWS MONDAY 'I think it’s a good time to tidy and reflect on what we have in our lives and be grateful for them' is Marie Kondo's advice for those wishing to extract a therapeutic positive from home isolation. https://qz.com//marie-kondos-strategy-for-finding-joy-in-/

07.01.2022 Kevinian Fellowship 2020 The aim of the SKOCA Old Kevinian Fellowship is to provide St Kevin’s Old Collegians with the support and encouragement to undertake travel, study and/or a project which provides a unique opportunity for self-development and discovery that goes beyond the benefits offered by a higher education. Furthermore, it is hoped that Fellows will become ambassadors within the wider College community and in particular role models to students by participating i...n the College's emerging leadership, speaker or other programs within the College upon completion of their Fellowship year. Due to the delays in producing the Omnia magazine and the difficulties at this time SKOCA has extended the date for applications. Applications close on Friday 5 June 2020. The award is a cash grant of up to $5,000. The application process is available via the Resources section of the Old Collegians page on the College website: https://www.stkevins.vic.edu.au/community/old-collegians

07.01.2022 The St Kevin's College Foundation Annual Dinner is on at Carousel, Albert Park on Tuesday 24 March. Bookings are open now at: https://lnkd.in/fBvums8 Our guest speaker, Deng Adut, is an inspirational defence lawyer and refugee advocate and has a powerful story to tell about community.... We look forward to seeing a record crowd there in support of the Foundation

05.01.2022 Double the membership of our online community in 30 days!! Insane, not possible, what have we done - all the comments of my fellow committee members. Day 1 in the job & new president, Andrew Rosengren's, credibility is already on the line.... or is it? ... What they under appreciate is the power of numbers, the power of networking .... and the Skevies spirit! 1600 followers of our FB page today and no doubt an even larger number of old collegians on Facebook. 1600 followers invite one school mate into the group - bingo we exceed our target! 2 min of effort. 400 members invite 2 mates into the group. 4 min effort. Surely it can't be that hard? A connected community is the foundation of a vibrant community. Deliver us a Xmas present by helping to preserve Andrew’s credibility. Help out today and enrol a Skevies friend to exceed our target of 3000 followers by Xmas. 30 days and counting...

05.01.2022 Dear Kevinians, The annual Remembrance Eucharist for deceased Kevinians and staff would have been held on Wednesday 4 November in the Chapel of St Kevin at the College. The SKOCA annual event remembers all that have passed away but specially recognises those who have died in the last 12 months.... Please find a list here of those Kevinians and staff who have passed away in the last 12 months. Laurence George ARTER (SKC 1954) RIP 9/08/2020 John Daniel (Jack) BAQUIE (SKC 1944) RIP 18/05/2020 John Anselm COLLOPY (SKC 1946) RIP 18/08/2019 Francis John CARROLL (SKC 1960) RIP 8/1/2020 John Berchmans DALY (SKC 1946) RIP 3/4/2019 Stephen Gerard DAVEY (SKC 1971) RIP 15/04/2020 Dominic DAVIES (SKC 1978) RIP 12/08/2020 George William DORE OAM (SKC 1947) RIP 15/08/2020 Richard Francis DURHAM (SKC 1974) RIP 4/1/2020 John Desmond GRIFFITHS (SKC 1946) RIP 8/9/2020 Stephen James HICKEY (SKC 1971) RIP 25/09/2020 Michael J KELLY (SKC 1965) RIP 1/11/2019 Francis Thomas McDERMOTT AM (SKC 1949) - RIP 28/2/2020 Desmond Michael O'CONNOR (SKC1953) RIP 14/03/2020 Kevin John O’CONNOR (SKC 1939) RIP 25/2/2020 Edward (Ted) Leo RYAN (SKC 1938) RIP 22/1/2019 Maurice James SHEEHAN (SKC 1966) RIP 26/08/2020 Peter Jack STRACHAN (SKC 1967) RIP 5/11/19. Bernard Vincent SOWERSBY (SKC 1948) RIP 20/03/2020 Br Kevin Patrick WOODRUFF cfc (SKC 1966) RIP 23/05/2020 STAFF Michael Joseph DAVEY (1974 - 1995) RIP 08/03/2020 Glenys Margaret PINGIARO (2015 - 2020) RIP 23/09/2020 Prayer for the Faithful Departed Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen. It is very important that families and friends of Kevinians that have passed away notify the Old Collegians Office so they can be remembered at this time each year. The 2021 Remembrance Eucharist will have the 2020 names added and we invite all Kevinians, as well as family and friends of the deceased, to attend on that evening Wednesday 3 November 2021. Kind regards, Kevin Culliver OAM Executive Officer, St Kevin's Old Collegians' Association

04.01.2022 PRESEASON RETURNS | The Saints are marching in to 2020 with preseason kicking off next Tuesday 19th of November All players (new and returning) are welcome

04.01.2022 SKOB capped off a tremendous Yarra Bend Festival of Cricket in emphatic style, with a second win on the trot! Nick Trapani led from the front, anchoring the ru...n chase with a superb maiden fifty, supported by the in-form Wong and Connell. Trapani finished up with an elite festival batting average of 109. Earlier, Pat Turnbull was terrific with another four wickets, while Norris and Bourke also troubled the Deepdene batsmen with their blistering pace.

04.01.2022 Well done to St. Kevin's Old Boys Basketball

03.01.2022 Work Opportunity Warehouse/ Production Line 'Programmed Skilled Workforce' is recruiting over 100 open casual blue collar roles all located in the South East suburbs.... If any of the Old St Kevins community would like casual blue collar work during these unprecedented times you are welcome to send your CV as an Old Collegian to the firm. They need flexible enthusiastic casuals who are willing to do warehouse/production line work across a range of industries. Please do not hesitate to contact Sally Charles (former SKC parent). Can anyone interested please send their resume. [email protected]

03.01.2022 GOOD NEWS SUNDAY Fellow Collegians, let’s look for the metaphorical falling apple as a sign for us to think about how we can be part of a better world once this pandemic has passed.

03.01.2022 Well done SKOB Cricket Club - great community engagement

03.01.2022 GOOD NEWS TUESDAY When good news can be the simple absence of bad news. One of the few perks of a submariner. https://apnews.com/82739c3cf06b8acc415b71fd3c950aa1

03.01.2022 John Ogge SKC 79 If you are a Coodabeens listener on the ABC this grand final morning, as they celebrate 40 years on radio, there is a connection to an old collegian. John Ogge, class of 79, has contributed to a number of Greg Champion’s ditties. The most famous being Members of the MCC. It’s bound to get a run on Grand Final morning.... Good luck to both teams.

02.01.2022 GOOD FRIDAY NEWS 5 reasons why the pandemic can benefit humanity https://www.psychologytoday.com//some-positive-news-about-

01.01.2022 Before we get on with our extremely busy Saturday nights, we have named our side for tomorrow's Hewett Shield clash at the school. Some fan favourites have been... elevated from the 2s, while Tom Vanderslik and Dan O'Connell (SKC 2013) have been kind enough to join us on loan from their respective clubs. 10.30 kick off, we can't wait to see you there! See more

01.01.2022 Get on down and show your support St. Kevin's Old Boys FC

01.01.2022 Get on down and support the St. Kevin's Old Boys Soccer Club (SKOBSC) for their 10th Annual Foundation Day.