Old Aquinians' Association

02/06/2026

A truly heartwarming story. An Aquinas bursary changes lives.

23/05/2026

Calling all Aquinas College alumni across the UK & Europe 🇬🇧🌍

We’re heading to London!

Join us on Friday 19 June 2026 for an exclusive Old Aquinians’ networking evening hosted by Principal Mr Robert Henderson (Class of 1979).

Meet other OAs living abroad, grow your global network, and enjoy a night of drinks, canapés and good conversations with the Aquinas community in London.

📍 Lounge Bar – Holiday Inn London, Wrights Lane, Kensington W8 5SP
🗓 Friday 19 June 2026
⏰ 6:00pm – 8:00pm
￡ Free

To help ensure the event can go ahead, please RSVP by Friday 5 June 2026 https://events.humanitix.com/aquinas-college-2026-london-reunion

If you know any Aquinas alumni in the UK or Europe who may not have received an invitation, please share this post with them or email their details to [email protected]

20/05/2026

Congratulations to Old Aquinian Aaron Hardie (Class of 2016) on being appointed Sheffield Shield captain for the 2026–27 season.

A proud achievement and well deserved recognition of his leadership both on and off the field. 👏🏏

will take the Sheffield Shield captaincy reins from 2026-27, following an incredibly prosperous era under the outstanding leadership of Sam Whiteman 💪 Describe Hards in one word 💬

09/05/2026

Aquinas College hasn’t seen a project like this in over 40 years. A truly exciting time at the College.

24/04/2026

On Anzac Day, we pause.

We pause to remember those who served, those who fell, and those who returned forever changed.

We take a moment to be grateful for the life we enjoy because of the sacrifice of others.

In our Book of Remembrance, we honour our Old Aquinians who answered that call and give thanks for their extraordinary duty.

Anzac Day is not only about history; it is about the future. It reminds us that the freedoms we enjoy were hard-won, and that remembrance is a responsibility we all share.

Lest we forget.🌹

24/04/2026

We were honoured to welcome Senior Australian of the Year 2025, Br Olly Pickett, as our guest speaker at the 2026 Old Aquinians Senior Old Boys’ Day yesterday.

A retired Catholic school teacher who joined the Christian Brothers in 1960, Br Olly shared the remarkable story behind Wheelchairs for Kids — a Wangara-based organisation powered entirely by volunteers, now more than 300 strong, with an average age of 75.

His insights left a lasting impression, highlighting how Wheelchairs for Kids produces the only wheelchairs in the world designed to meet World Health Organisation guidelines — all-terrain, durable, and able to grow with the child. With close to 68,000 wheelchairs built and distributed globally, their impact is truly life-changing.

If you’d like to support this incredible work, visit their website:
https://wheelchairsforkids.org

17/04/2026

Like Father, Like Son 🏆

We recently witnessed a special full-circle moment for the Aquinas community as the 1st XIII 2026 squad claimed the Challenge Cup.

Rowing Captain Will Fievez led his crew to victory, celebrating alongside his father, Jonathan (Class of 1995), who also lifted the Cup in Aquinas’ 1994 triumph.

It’s moments like these that capture why the Aquinas story is so powerful—shared pride, lasting connections, and a legacy that lives on through each generation. Connecting past and present, we honour a tradition that continues to inspire generations to come. ❤️🖤

09/04/2026

Congratulations to Old Aquinian Michael ‘Macca’ McGoldrick (Class of 1989) on his election as Councillor for the Palmyra–Melville–Willagee Ward on the City of Melville Council.

Michael, a dedicated community advocate and 2024 Community Citizen of the Year, was elected following the recent extraordinary election, where he emphasised the importance of listening to and representing local voices.

We’re proud to see Old Aquinians continuing to make a positive impact in their communities. Well done, Macca!

Read more:

Melville council has filled a vacancy after more than 200 days, following the resignation of a former councillor who left to run in East Fremantle’s election last September.