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St Bede's College Old Boys' Association Newsletter - 28 June 2023

Contents

Kia ora koutou

by Ben Tomlinson

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St Bede's Choir performing on stage at the annual Big Sing competition at the Christchurch Town Hall.

Rector's Report

by Jon McDowall

An update from Jon McDowall.

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Old Boys' Dinner dating to around the 1950s

Annual Dinner: Last chance for Early Bird pricing

by Kathryn Eagle

Tickets for our Old Boys' Annual Dinner are on sale, with the discounted ticket price only available until THIS Friday so get it quick!

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Monsignor Rick Loughnan and Bishop-Elect John Adams

Congratulations Fr Rick Loughnan and Fr John Adams!

by Kathryn Eagle

There have been two exciting appointments in our community this month.

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L to R - Michael O'Loughlin, Joseph Fitzgerald Y13, Alex Schupbach Y13, Head Boy Christian Ioane Y13, Logan Williams Y12, Mick Hanham, Brendan
O'Sullivan, Paul Brosnhan, Brian Collins, Howard Morley, Robin Jefferson.

1959ers 1st XV reunite at rugby

by Kathryn Eagle

Despite the rather abysmal wintery weather, members of our 1959 1st XV enjoyed coming together to watch SBC beat St Andrews in a home turf rugby cliffhanger on 17 June.

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L to R - Chris Hubble, Brian Dunne, Aaron Poulter, Simon Cooper, Matthew Grueber.

Bedeans on staff

by Kathryn Eagle

Some people finish high school then never return to the classrooms and hallways that played such a significant part in their educational journey. Then there are those dedicated few who do return and get paid to be there!

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Reflections: The Bedean

by Kathryn Eagle and David McCarthy

2023 marks two very special milestones in the history of the St Bede's College yearbook.

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Profile: Tim Draper (1973-1977)

by Kathryn Eagle

For the Community Office, one of the great things about putting a school reunion together is having regular contact with, and getting to know, old boys who are part of a reunion cohort. Those who volunteer to help us coordinate a reunion are absolutely vital to the success of these events. One such old boy who has been doing a stellar job in the reunion committee space this year is 1977's Head Prefect Tim Draper.

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Nominations are open!

by Clare Wilkinson

Calling for nominations for SBCOBA Old Boys' Sports Award and SBCOBA Old Boys' Cultural Award for 2023.

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Invitation: Join us at our next After 5 events

by Kathryn Eagle

Wellington and Auckland we'll be seeing you soon!

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Welcome: Father Mark Walls SM greets members of the community at the Feast Day Mass.

Community spirit on show at Feast Day

by Rachel Pitcaithly

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Digging deep: Michael Blunt (left) and Zander McCloy are finalists in the Junior Young Farmer of the Year competition.

Young farmers plough into national final

by Tracey Ruddenklau and Kathryn Eagle

Year 13 boarding students Michael Blunt and Zander McCloy are both finalists in the Junior Young Farmer of the Year competition.

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Rising stars: From left, Ashton Fisher,
Benjamin Robb, Ben Ling, and Bryn Fisher at the Canterbury Champs.

Squash team causes a racket

by Mark Ling and Emily Rosevear

The St Bede's squash team has made a strong return, and two former Bedeans have plans to revive the sport to its former glory.

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by Kathryn Eagle

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Do you have these copies of The Bedean?

by Kathryn Eagle

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Sponsor a Y13 Leaver's tie

by Kathryn Eagle

Be part of this longstanding school tradition that signifies each boy's transition from student to old boy.

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The Community Office: L to R - Kathryn Eagle, Clare Wilkinson, Emily Rosevear, Matthew Grueber, Virginia Reason.

Database connections and OB details

by Kathryn Eagle

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SBCOBA Events Calendar

by Kathryn Eagle

What's coming up...

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