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25.01.2022 We just had our October Old Boys meeting and mapped out our calendar for 2021. You'll see it in the upcoming Villa Voice and we'll publish it here. We all missed out on alot in 2020 but next year is looking amazing, covid pending. We'll have a range of different events throughout the year to suit all tastes and budgets.... You'll also get your chance to have your say about future events and initiatives in our survey which will be released in the next few weeks. Looking forward to hearing from you soon!

24.01.2022 What a day for the green and gold! Our 12 Years to Open teams gave it their all at the AIC Cross Country Championships today finishing in second position by a s...olitary point - Villa’s best result in years. Look out 2021 - we’re coming for you. Afternoon session results: Overall Aggregate (12 Years to Opens) 15 Years 16 Years Opens - 4th 14 Years - 5th 13 Years - 6th Mitchell R - 15 Years Jaxon PW - Opens Huge congratulations to all our athletes. #villanovacollege #runningwildcats

21.01.2022 Does anyone know a recent school leaver looking to become a plumber? A Villa Old Boy business is looking to hire a full time apprentice. We'd love to hear from you. Do you know of any other businesses in our community that are hiring?... Please enter the details below or shoot us a message. We'd like to start giving people more access to upcoming roles and talent in our community.

21.01.2022 Congratulations to two sons of 1986 Old Boys on being selected in the U18s Reds teams. https://reds.rugby//06/21/reds-u18s-teams-named-to-face-nsw Gus Godwin - Son of John Godwin (86)... Tom Twaddell - Son of Mick Twaddell (86) Games will be played this Saturday, June 26th at the Southport School.

19.01.2022 We've had a few requests recently for change of address and contact information and we're looking to improve our communication moving forward, so any updates would be much appreciated. Please use the below link to update your information. Thank you. https://www.vnc.qld.edu.au/our-communi/update-your-details/

19.01.2022 https://www.facebook.com/380003382031250/posts/3728024140562474/

19.01.2022 You may have seen a couple of recent ads for roles within our community. We're excited to announce that the storeman role has now been filled by a Villa Old Boy after recruiters had previously worked the role and struggled to find suitable applicants. We now have a couple more roles available for anyone who may be looking. Both are related to the property & construction industry. If you have a role you'd like filled, please reach out to us directly and we'll look to send them...Continue reading

18.01.2022 Villa VS Lauries this weekend! Live Stream from Home. 1st XI Soccer at 1:30... 1st XV Rugby at 3:15 https://vimeo.com/event/233955 NO Old Boy Attendance at Villa Park Allowed.

18.01.2022 Our Alma Mater circa 1955. Tolentine in all it’s glory with City Hall in the background. Photo via Lost Brisbane

18.01.2022 The Villanova Old Boys Association would like to extend their condolences to the families of these past Villanova parents who died recently: Bernie Cochran, dad to Greg (dec. 1987), Tim (1988) and Damien (1992). John McCafferty, dad to Mark (1974), Greg (1984) and Sean (1989)... Hegal Joseph (2018) also passed away last Wed 19th Aug. His brother, Frank Joseph, graduated in 2014. Please consider these families in your prayers. Thanks to Father Peter Wieneke for the update.

15.01.2022 A big round of AIC sport for the green and gold with all First teams recording great wins: Open Chess (14-2), First XI Football (3-2), First XV Rugby (19-7). Fo...r a full wrap-up of AIC First XV action, check out Andrew Dawson’s report in the Courier-Mail [subscribe for $1/week (for first 12 weeks)]. https://www.couriermail.com.au//12d73ae0062e5d129a1190193e A special shout out to our Year 5 football and rugby players who ran on at Villa Park for the very first time on Saturday. Photo credit: Tony Rolls

15.01.2022 Just in case you were wondering if the boys are excited about sport returning.. :)

14.01.2022 We received a question from a 1991 graduate this week wondering if there is a Facebook group to connect 1991 graduates. Can anyone please let us know who would be the right contact for this request or send us a link to the page via message? Also, if you run a Facebook group, or similar online or offline group for your year level, can you please comment with your graduation year below or tag the right person for your grade?

14.01.2022 Like a true Villanovan... https://www.facebook.com/abcinsydney/videos/303286251458115

13.01.2022 A fantastic morning of competition at the AIC Cross Country Championships at Sandgate has seen Villanova claim multiple AIC titles. Our Junior School runners co...mbined to win the Years 5 and 6 Aggregate Championship in a tie with Marist College Ashgrove. In their first outing in the green and gold, our Year 5 athletes announced their arrival as serious contenders, taking out the AIC Age Champion Trophy. Also on the winner’s podium was our 12 Years team, who tied with St Edmund’s as Age Champions. Lots of heart shown also by our Year 6 team (fifth) and our 13 Years team (sixth). Special congratulations to Liam Holmes (third individually in Year 5). More racing to follow this afternoon for our 14 Years to Opens. Pics and report to come.

12.01.2022 You may have seen that Andrew Slack was named in the top 10 best ever Reds players in the Courier Mail last week. This snippet tells the story. Our oval at Villa Park bears his name. I remember growing up seeing his jersey in Villa Hall. I always wanted an opportunity to meet him. Because I asked John Godwin for help, I was able to meet Andrew and we had a chat for about 45 minutes about his life. During that time, I realised how lucky we are to be Villanovans. I also realise...d that, on a global stage, we, as Aussies, are humble, funny, relaxed people. It made me proud to have a leader in our community like Andrew Slack. I needed a location for the interview and Bernard Canavan, another Villa Old Boy, helped out by letting us use his boardroom. It truly was a team effort that made it all happen. You can find the full interview at the link in the comments. Do you have any other stories you’d like to share of mates helping mates? Please let us know via a message or at [email protected]

11.01.2022 "Villa Park will forever hold a special place in my heart. My first association with Villa Park commenced in 1991, as a schoolboy rugby player from St. Laurence’s College. I fondly remember the camaraderie and spirit of the Villa boys, staff and parents. Not knowing them at the time, I was always fascinated by a few Villa staff who enthused passion and pride. These staff became known to me some time later as Sean Quinn, Charlie Fisher and Paul Schiavo! Most notably, was the ...1st XV season of 1995. Although SLC won the TAS premiership in that year, Villa displayed enormous courage in both games against SLC and recorded at formidable 12-8 win against Marist College Ashgrove at Villa Park. The Villa coaching ranks of this era included Adrian Thompson, Matt Taylor and John Bremner Villa rugby was in great hands! Returning as a staff member to Villa in 2008, my passion for Villa Park developed. Coaching cricket and rugby, I was fortunate to spend many days alongside students, parents and friends cheering on the boys in the green and gold. On one cool May morning in 2008, I headed to the Cor Unum canteen for a warm meal. To my surprise, I was served by Fr Michael Morahan osa and I sampled one of his famous pasta dishes! Fr Mike was servant leadership in action, and upon viewing this, I knew that I was ‘home’. More recently, I oversaw the development and construction of the new grandstand after the devastating destruction of the Cor Unum Centre. This project reaffirmed my passion for this special place and what it represents. It is a place of community, love and truth. I wish all the students playing Round 1 in Chess, Rugby and Football all the best against St. Laurence’s College this weekend." Steve Bremner - Villanova College Deputy Principal Please note that, unfortunately, no Old Boys are permitted to attend Villa Park for Rugby and Soccer. Even coaches need to leave immediately after their game. Instead, all 1st XI and 1st XV games are available to be live streamed at the below link at 1:30 and 3:15 respectively. https://vimeo.com/event/233955 Enjoy!

09.01.2022 The class of 2020 CAN SING! Final sing-alongs after their graduation tonight. Welcome to the Old Boys.

08.01.2022 One. Last. Time. #villanovacollege #brothersinarms #vincitveritas

08.01.2022 Please note that the Deceased Villanovans Mass will be livestreamed at 10am this Sunday on the below link. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AyG3A5asjsU

07.01.2022 Get behind Benny Mowen and the Tigers in their Grand Final at Ballymore today from 3:30pm or at https://youtu.be/eIqSinnTk_o

05.01.2022 Following on from our request for a plumbing apprentice last week, another Villa Old Boy business run by Tim Howard (1998) is looking to hire a permanent, full time storeperson for their Australian owned and operated business, Decking Solutions Pty Ltd. You would report directly to Tim, the Managing Director, in their Murarrie Branch and work from 7:30am - 4:30pm, Monday to Friday each week. You would need to show strong initiative, problem solving ability and independent thi...nking. You would need to have great customer service abilities for both external and internal stakeholders. The key thing they're looking for is a great attitude and a willingness to learn and fit into their positive team environment. You could be a school leaver or have years of experience. Either is fine. Everyone is welcome to apply. If successful in attaining the role, your salary will be paid commensurate with experience, plus super. Key duties include: + Ensuring the accurate and efficient delivery of products to customers + Accurate data entry and paperwork management + Unloading and loading trucks + Picking & packing orders + Forklift driving (license not essential) They're looking for someone to start as soon as possible. Does this sound like the right role for you or someone you know? Shoot us a message here, tag someone below or reach out to Tim directly at the below details. https://www.deckingsolutions.com.au/contact

03.01.2022 I've had a few mates pass from my year (2003) and I expect it's been similar for you. With your help, we'll do a better job of regularly mentioning these deceased old boys here on a regular basis. "Richard Sayce (63') passed away on Friday 4th September after an 18 month battle with a Brain Tumour. Richard was much loved by his wife, Glenda, his two daughters, Elizabeth & Margaret, Brother - Bill (64'), Sister - Mary, son-in-laws Darren Richards (88') & Gavin Crooks and gran...dchildren Mackenzie Richards, Riley Richards (grade 10), Lilli Richards and Thomas Crooks." Please also keep the families of two 1955 classmates in your prayers - Terry McGlone and Paul Smeaton. Just a reminder, the Deceased Villanovans Mass is on this Sunday with the link provided in a previous post.

03.01.2022 The Villa Old Boys Dinner is just around the corner and we've made a few changes this year, based on your feedback. As usual, it will be held on the first Friday of August, 6/8/2021 and will proudly support the Terry Hendle Bursary fund. This time, we'll be holding it offsite at the Royal on the Park, just across from the City Botanic Gardens, on Alice Street and we'll have entertainment throughout the evening.... Your ticket includes a 2 course meal as well as a 4.5 hour drink package for a total of $150. There will be pre-drinks and snacks from 5:30 - 6:30 and the dinner will run from 6:30 onwards. We'd love for you to join us for a great evening of catching up with old school mates over a delicious feed and some drinks. Because of Covid last year, we'll be celebrating 2 years of anniversaries so it should be a great night! Tickets available at below link. https://www.trybooking.com/BRHLO *Accommodation is also available at a discounted rate.

03.01.2022 Congratulations to Old Boy Michael Zullo (2005) on an amazing week. A fantastic A-League grand final victory with his Sydney FC team against Melbourne City on the weekend was overshadowed earlier in the week by the birth of twins Sam and Anthony. Congratulations Michael! #villanovacollege

02.01.2022 Little project with Susie Lawson coming soon courtesy of Shaun Smith (2001) at Grizzly Bear Media