Old Paradians' Association

16/06/2026

👏It was another great afternoon of friendship and laughs at the June monthly luncheon. Thank you to the Associated Catholic Colleges Executive Officer, Paul Fahey (1983), for his fascinating insight into the growth and expansion of the ACC competition.

For the full story - https://tinyurl.com/4b47b2ys

16/06/2026

This week is International Men's Health Week.

Monday 15 June - Sunday 21 June.

It presents an opportunity to highlight the importance of men's health, and to promote and support the health and wellbeing of boys and men in our community.

Parade College have worked with many organisations that focus on the health of boys and men, we have listed a few resources below;
The Man Cave - www.themancave.life/
Beyond Blue - www.beyondblue.org.au/
Headspace - www.headspace.org.au/
Australian Men's Health Forum - www.amhf.org.au/
Toolbox Education - www.toolboxeducation.com/
Your Choizez - www.yourchoicez.com.au/
R U OK? - www.ruok.org.au/

10/06/2026

📣 REMINDER & CHANGE OF VENUE | The Class of 2016 is invited to gather for their 10-year reunion on Friday 19 June 2026 at Eaglemont Cellars and Bar from 6:30pm.

Reunions present a rare opportunity to reconnect, remember, and relive your Parade College experience with your peers. Please help spread the word to this cohort!

Tickets are now available | www.oldparadians.com.au/events

04/06/2026

The quarterly OPA Newsletter is out now! Catch up on all our latest news, events, and activities 👇

oldparadians.com.au/about/newsletter

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02/06/2026

Congratulations to Patrick Carr (2023) who has been selected by Richmond FC as a Category B Rookie. Patrick has recently returned to Melbourne after playing basketball for the University of Texas at Tyler. Patrick will become the tallest player in the AFL, standing at 217cm!

Best of luck, the Parade community will be right behind you!



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Photo credit: Parade College

28/05/2026

Join us on Wednesday, the 10th of June to hear from Associated Catholic Colleges (ACC) Executive Officer, Paul Fahey (1983), as he shares the growth and change of the ACC over the years.

These luncheons are a great opportunity to reconnect with Old Paradians.

Partners and friends are most welcome.

🎫 Bookings close soon - oldparadians.com.au/events

28/05/2026

27/05/2026

🏉What an enjoyable afternoon in the Ambrose Treacy Pavilion at Parade College, with guests gathering ahead of the traditional Bedford-Madden Shield match. Many from our Parade community, including veterans and the 1996 Herald Sun Shield winning team, were treated to a buffet lunch and entertainment from AFL Legends, Peter Bedford and Simon Madden. Many thanks are extended to St Bernard's and Parade College for their support of this anticipated event.

For the full story - https://www.oldparadians.com.au/latest-news/2026-bedford-madden-shield



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27/05/2026

Congratulations to Joel Fitzgerald (2021) who was taken at pick 16 to Melbourne FC in the AFL mid-season rookie draft.

Best of luck, the Parade community will be right behind you!



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(Photo credit: Parade College and Joel's family)

27/05/2026

Congratulations to Flynn Riley (2022) who was taken at pick 4 to Carlton FC in the AFL mid-season rookie draft.

Best of luck, the Parade community will be right behind you!



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(Photo credit: Parade College)