Sport – Joeys Jottings

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The Joeys Community

March 18, 2022

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.

The Joeys Community

March 10, 2022

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

November 19, 2021

Making waves

Year 11 boarder Ed Gilmore is living testament to the value of hard work. He trains more than 30 hours a week, sometimes rising as early as 4.30am, and now he’s been selected in the Paris and Beyond Australian water polo squad for the 2024 Olympics.

September 1, 2021

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.

August 6, 2021

Golden boys

At the Tokyo Olympic Games Spencer Turrin (2009) and Jack Hargreaves (2011) created College history by becoming the first Joeys Old Boys to win rowing gold medals.

From the College

March 31, 2021

The secret to their success

If camaraderie is key to success in the sporting arena it is no wonder Joeys 16As water polo team has had their best ever season. A heightened focus on team spirit saw them clinch the school’s first pennant victory in the 2020-21 GPS/CAS competition.

From the College

March 5, 2021

The last lap

At the crack of dawn, just before the morning sun strikes the statue of Mary, and makes its way down the sandstone walls of the main building, a group of Joeys boys are well into their final week of swim training for the 2020/21 summer season.

From the College

August 11, 2020

2020 AAGPS Athletics

The 2020 AAGPS Athletics carnival was held under unprecedented conditions on the 1st and 2nd of August as a result of the COVID-19 restrictions.

From the College

May 20, 2020

Remembering John Healy OAM

This week the College received some sad news, with the passing of former volunteer staff member, Joeys past parent and friend and mentor to many, Mr John Francis Healy OAM.

Latest Posts

From the College

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.

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.

From the College

Next level learning

Charlie Humphreys' parents want their son to experience the world beyond Mudgee and grasp the opportunities only a college of St Joseph's calibre can offer.

The Joeys Community

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.