Sport – Joeys Jottings

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The Joeys Community

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.

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.

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The Joeys Community

Words matter

Joeys staff, students and parents were fortunate to hear from Australian Journalist Stan Grant, as part of Indigenous Culture in the Curriculum Week. As a past parent and a proud Wiradjuri and Kamilaroi man, it was very special to hear from him.

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.