Duke of Edinburgh Adventurous Journeys for 2022
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is an internationally recognised program that acknowledges the endeavours of our students through Physical Recreation, Skill, Service and Adventurous Journey. Many of the students at St Augustine’s College are already doing these things in their own time and it is great for them to receive recognition. The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is undertaken year-round as the students participate in summer and winter sports as well as learn new skills and voluntarily give their…
Saints Community Golf Day and Lunch 2022
On Tuesday 25 October we hosted our 2022 Saints Community Golf Day and Lunch at Cromer Golf Club. 96 players in 24 teams played some great golf and then enjoyed a delicious lunch in the clubhouse. A fun day for everyone while raising some funds for the College. Thanks to all those who played and supported including sponsors and donors.
Nostalgia Lunch Classes 1962 - 1972
On Friday 9 September we were delighted to host over 35 Old Boys from the Classes of 1962 to 1972, who have all celebrated 50 years since leaving the College. Every class was represented, and we wish the Class of 1962 a special congratulations for celebrating 60 years since leaving the College. Fr Peter Jones OSA (Class of 1976) and Prior Provincial was one of our special guests as well as Fr Paul Maloney OSA and Fr John Sullivan OSA. All three Augustinians taught at the College. Our Old Boy…
A Day in the Life of a World Champion Rower
6:12:19!! In that short amount of time five students (Joshua Wilson, Oliver St Pierre, Brandon Smith, Joseph Lynch and Ryder Taylor) from St Augustine’s College became World Champions!! Like many of you, I was streaming the final live in my living room at 8:00pm last Sunday night. My wife and children jumping up and down with the sheer thrill of competition and anticipation. All of us willing the boys from the 500m mark to keep pushing, keep fighting and then they won!! The commentators called…
New Student Leaders Appointed
Today we had the pleasure of appointing our new 2022/2023 Student Leadership Team at the College Assembly with parents attending and coming up on stage to badge their sons. The current student team formally transferred their leadership, and our new prefects pledged their oath to the College community. It was a lovely ceremony, attended by Fr Dave Austin OSA, Parish Priest of the Catholic Community of North Harbour, also a former College Principal, and former Prior Provincial, who blessed the…
Old Boys Attend 60th Anniversary Saints v Villanova Rugby
We were pleased to welcome Old Boys and friends to the Saints v Villanova First XV game at Manly Oval on Monday 20 June. The match marked the 60th anniversary of the first Saints v Villanova game, with many Old Boys who played in those early years in attendance. The first rugby game was played at Keirle Park Manly in 1962.Monday's match was an exciting game of schoolboy rugby with Saints winning 14-10 in a great fight back against a gallant Villanova. Many thanks to everyone who traveled from…
Educating Boys - Sydney Morning Herald 14 June 2021
Our Head of Wellbeing Ilona Welch, and school leaders Josh Seward and Tom Copping, were interviewed about our wellbeing programs in The Sydney Morning Herald's "Educating Boys" special. View the "Educating Boys" article here.
