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June 8, 2023

Rich Tradition

Joe-Boys take great pride in the meaning and purpose of the College uniform. It is with equal pride and consideration that the College has presented..
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June 6, 2023

Stay consistent

Joeys Old Boy Tom Wright (2015) is a great example of someone who understands the importance of hard work and what it takes to achieve..
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November 30, 2022

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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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.
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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.  
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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