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Ron Moroney (1962) helps out in Joeys’ archives once a week. A stellar student, he was College dux and a champion debater. He also played First XI cricket, and returned in the mid-1960s to teach alongside the Brothers that had taught him. His dad, Jack (1935), played seven Test matches for Australia. Joeys and cricket are in Ron’s DNA.

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Mates for life

Friendships that last a lifetime are what makes being a Joeys Old Boy so special. David McDonald (1959) and Charlie Abercrombie (1958) have been buddies for over 60 years. They also have an unparalleled history of giving back to the College.

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We are one, we are many

St Joseph’s College is celebrated for its inclusive, family atmosphere, welcoming boys from all around the globe. Our international family is particularly special, adding another layer to the rich diversity of students at the Hunters Hill campus.

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The Joeys Community

The allrounder

Ron Moroney (1962) helps out in Joeys' archives once a week. A stellar student, he was College dux and a champion debater. He also played First XI cricket, and returned in the mid-1960s to teach alongside the Brothers that had taught him. His dad, Jack (1935), played seven Test matches for Australia. Joeys and cricket are in Ron's DNA.

The Joeys Community

Mates for life

From the College

We are one, we are many

St Joseph's College is celebrated for its inclusive, family atmosphere, welcoming boys from all around the globe. Our international family is particularly special, adding another layer to the rich diversity of students at the Hunters Hill campus.

From the College

Follow your dreams

Joeys drama students are encouraged to explore their creativity and push their boundaries, which is what they did recently when they wrote and performed 'Ultus: The Forgotten Story of Aurele de Lambert'.

Learning from home

Learning from Home

Joeys at Home – With Xavier Leaver

Year 10 boarder Xavier Leaver from Denman NSW, shares with us an insight as to how he handled continuing to learn from home.

Learning from Home

Joeys at Home – With Jack Lennon

Year 8 boarder Jack Lennon, shares with us an insight as to how he handled continuing to learn from home.

Learning from Home

Joeys at Home – With Charlie Wall

Year 7 boarder Charlie Wall, shares with us an insight as to how he handled continuing to learn from home.

The art of teaching

The art of teaching

Hands-on learning

Head of Agriculture and Primary Industries, Mr Mark Bokenham, believes bringing the farm into the classroom and encouraging self-motivated learners is key to developing students who will thrive in the sector.

The art of teaching

September 22, 2021

Going the extra mile

The Covid lockdown has encouraged Joeys teachers to become more creative in their approach so that students, hunkered down in their living rooms, can continue to be challenged. It is especially the case in Technological and Applied Studies (TAS), where Head of Department, Mr Andrew Drewitt Smith, has been relishing the opportunities offsite learning provides.

The art of teaching

March 19, 2021

The French connection

French is in Joeys DNA. Marist founder Marcellin Champagnat hailed from rural France, and Brother Emilian, the first College headmaster, was born in Languedoc-Roussilon. Indeed, French has been studied at Hunters Hill for over 100 years.

The art of teaching

December 4, 2020

Teaching on their feet

The Covid crisis has highlighted our students’ resilience and adaptability, but it has also showcased the ingenuity and versatility of our teachers. It’s especially the case in the science and agriculture department, where practical learning is a key plank of the curriculum.

The art of teaching

May 13, 2020

Home is where the heart is

For St Joseph’s College Director of Teaching and Learning, Mr Matt Bookallil, March 2020 will be forever remembered for the many late night meetings with..

The art of teaching

May 1, 2020

All together now

Headmaster Dr Chris Hayes recently said: “Joeys is more than bricks and mortar, it exists well beyond the College gates and the Park. It exists..

The art of teaching

April 22, 2020

More than just multitasking

It is definitely an odd feeling walking into the Year 12 block at the moment. Usually it is packed to the rafters with boys rushing..

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We are one, we are many

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Follow your dreams

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A life of service

Much-loved College Chaplain Father Gavin Foster SM recently celebrated 40 years in the priesthood, a remarkable achievement by a man whose pleasant manner and dedication to spreading the Gospel is an example to us all.

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Mates for life

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Honouring the fallen

The annual Headmasters ANZAC Assembly is a special occasion that draws on the College’s rich tradition of Old Boys defending our country in peace-time and war.

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A precious bond restored

For 75 years, a letter to Michel Bourgeau from his father in New Caledonia languished in the College archives. A chance discovery triggered a search to locate the Joeys Old Boy and deliver him the correspondence. Now Michel is reconnected with the school – and has a cherished memento of a parent's love.

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Mighty of bat, humble of spirit

Stan McCabe is one of the greatest batsmen to have pulled on a baggy green cap, but even though he was rated as good as Sir Donald Bradman, the salt of the earth Joeys boy never forgot his roots – or his mates – as a 1930 Ashes tour letter to the College Headmaster reveals.

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Keeping the faith

For more than a century, Old Boys have been giving back to the College that gave them so much. For men such as Fr Bernard Hennessy (1957) and Fr Tom Stevens (1995), returning to Hunters Hill is more than mere nostalgia; it is an opportunity to interact with students and advance the lives of a new generation of Joe-Boys.

From the College

Hope and healing

When popular Year 12 boarder Nick Munsie passed away in June, his grieving school mates rallied together to raise funds for suicide research and prevention, drawing strength from tragedy.

From the College

Healthy minds

The ongoing Covid crisis is having an impact on mental health. The College Wellbeing Team has introduced several measures to ensure every student has access to the support he needs during these challenging times.

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1919 a year of change at Joeys

101 years on, St Joseph’s College again faces one of its largest tests, with the COVID-19 pandemic sweeping the globe and upending daily lives everywhere...