We have welcomed Kelly Watson to our team recently, as the Marketing and Communications Manager.  Kelly has 25 years of experience in marketing roles, predominantly within the brand and communication space, representing premium brands and services, so aligns well with the character and strength of St Bede’s College. 

Kelly came on board in the final stages of the development of our new website so has already had an impact and made her mark on a significant project for the college. Her experience and wealth of knowledge is apparent, as she implements initiatives that are tidying up our brand and taking us to a new level of professionalism. Coupled with Matthew Grueber, our Communication and Design coordinator and old boy (1998 – 2002), they are a quite the team, so watch this space for a slightly refined look that continues to foster a positive reputation and reinforces a sense of pride in St Bede’s.

Shortly after we welcomed Kelly to the team, we said farewell to Virginia Reason, who has been with us for the past couple of years.  Virginia is heading to a new and exciting role, as she prepares to have her first baby, due any day.  I want to thank Virginia for her input and dedication and wish her well for her next ‘life-changing’ chapter.

Here’s a recap of the team:

Clare Wilkinson (Director of Advancement) cwilkinson@stbedes.school.nz
Oversight of all areas of the community office and lead fundraiser for the SBC Foundation.

Kathryn Eagle (Community Coordinator) keagle@stbedes.school.nz
Old boys’ events, newsletter, engagement, and database.

Kelly Watson (Marketing and Communications Manager) kwatson@stbedes.school.nz Oversight, implementation and review of the college’s marketing, communications and brand.

Mathew Grueber (Marketing and Design Coordinator) mgrueber@stbedes.school.nz
Graphic design across all areas of the college. 

Emily Rosevear (Archivist) erosevear@stbedes.school.nz
Cataloguing, organising, storing, and displaying school archives.

Our focus remains on engagement with our wider community through effective communication and events that aim to bring Bedeans together and keep them connected, from enrolments through to Alumni, and the management of a long-term fundraising campaign for the college.

As a team we are committed to working with the Old Boys’ Association to keep you engaged and informed. We are always happy to hear from you, and to welcome any old boys back to the college, near and far, that may have lost contact through the years. Equally, we welcome your feedback about events you might like us to organise, articles that would appeal in the newsletter and any ways we can better communicate with you. You don’t have to be in Christchurch, or even in New Zealand to be connected with St Bede’s, we have Bedeans in multiple locations who we can connect you with. You can contact us through oldboys@stbedes.school.nz

Clare