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Old Boys' Newsletter - 26 September 2024

Contents

by Matt Ioane

Welcome to our September edition.

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Rector's Report

by Jon McDowall

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Boarding 100 Memories

by Kelly Watson

Calling all Boarding old boys! For more than 100 years, St Bede’s boarders have shared in unforgettable experiences, lifelong friendships, and those unique memories that only fellow Bedeans can truly understand...

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Profile: Sam Woodgate (2019-2023)

by Kathryn Eagle

We catch up with our 2023 Deputy Head Boy, whom has recently started at Harvard University.

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Reflections: Memories by David Lovett

by Kelly Watson

We look back at a piece from the 2009-2010 Bedean News by the late David Lovett, who shared a heartfelt memoir reflecting on his time as a boarder at St Bede's.

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Time to celebrate!

by Kathryn Eagle

Registrations are open for our 1975-1979 cohort's golden celebrations happening in early 2025.

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Old Boys' Annual Golf Tournament 2024

by Kathryn Eagle

Registration are open for this event.

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Invitation: Golden Bedean Luncheon

by Kathryn Eagle

This year's gathering for our old boys' aged 70+ is happening on Thursday 5 December.

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Jon, Bede Callaghan (86-90), Damian Wainohu (91-94), Lee Bannan (86-89), Tim Holmes (98-02), Patrick Halpenny (01-05), Tim Doherty (88-92), Mike Taylor (87-91), Paul Roseingrave (61-64), Michael Rennie (70-74), Clare, Denis O'Sullivan (50-52)

Thank you Perth

by Clare Wilkinson

Our first old boys event in Western Australia was a great success!

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Thank you Sydney

by Clare Wilkinson

It was wonderful to reconnect with our Sydney-based Bedeans during our recent trip to Australia for a conference.

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Updating contact details made easy

by Kathryn Eagle

We now have a simple way for old boys to keep in touch!

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Attention: 1964 Form 3 old boys

by Kathryn Eagle

A special message to you!

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Giera gets national rugby call-up

by Canterbury Community Rugby

First XV Captain Bede Giera selected in New Zealand Schools' Team.

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Thomas Woodgate and Thomas Stewart with the cans from the can drive.

Giving back through acts of service

by Megan Stewart

Living out our motto, “Fide et Opere” — by faith and work — our students have made a significant impact on those in need over the last term.

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Tongan visitors make lasting impact

by Rachel Pitcaithly

In week five we welcomed students, staff, and parents from Apifo’ou College, Tonga, to our college.

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Kapa Haka group performing at Tūhono.

Category placing at Tūhono

by Rosemary McBryde and Mark Abraham

Ka pai tō mahi to the St Bede's Kapa Haka group. The boys took part in the Tūhono Kapa Haka Festival on Sunday, 15 September at the Christchurch Town Hall alongside 15 other Christchurch secondary schools.

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Father Frankie presenting in the Chapel of St Bede.

Captivating message of joy

by Steven Entwistle

Father Frankie, a priest and former comedian, held a captive audience of 120 boys for 45 mins.

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Jayden Lee, left, at the New Zealand Short Course Swimming Championships.

Jayden takes NZ 100m Backstroke title

by Christine Lim

From 20-25 August, Year 9 student Jayden Lee participated in the 2024 New Zealand Short Course Swimming Championships in Auckland.

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by Kathryn Eagle

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What's coming up....

by Kathryn Eagle

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