Reunion: Welcoming back our 50-plus-year old scholars
Blackfriars has hosted its 50-plus-year reunion, with more than 20 old scholars from the Class of 1960 to the Class of 1975 attending.
Blackfriars has hosted its 50-plus-year reunion, with more than 20 old scholars from the Class of 1960 to the Class of 1975 attending.
Blackfriars has hosted its 50-plus-year reunion, with more than 20 old scholars from the Class of 1960 to the Class of 1975 attending.
Luigi Rossi was responsible for developing some of Adelaide’s biggest transport landmarks, including the Heysen Tunnels, the South Road Superway and the Northern Expressway. But all roads lead back to Blackfriars.
Blackfriars old scholar and Community Engagement officer at Headspace Toby Hellewell (BPS’17) today spoke to the whole school to share the importance of speaking up and speaking out as he reflected on his own struggles…
With just five weeks of lessons remaining, many of our Year 12s are starting to think about that final hurdle – SACE exams. To help them prepare, we asked some top-achieving students of years gone by to share their best pieces of exam advice.
Harry Boyd-Turner always had a drive to succeed. Now, he is succeeding on Drive. Mr Boyd-Turner (BPS’23) has been named host of the Drive program on Adelaide radio station Fresh 92.7.
A group of Blackfriars old scholars is padding up for its inaugural season in the Adelaide Turf Cricket Association.
From dirt pitches to partnering with one of the world’s top clubs, soccer at Blackfriars has come a very long way in the past 50 years.
Dougal McFuzzlebutt spent his final two years of school at Blackfriars, yet members of his graduating class may not know his name.
He has more than one million followers on TikTok, is studying medicine and, now, former Blackfriars Head Prefect Peter Le has launched his own clothing brand.
On the back of last week’s Australian Swimming Trials, Shaun Curtis (BPS’04) has been selected as part of the Australian Dolphins coaching team for the 2025 World Championships.
The values instilled in Dharmesh Raman during his years as a student at Blackfriars continue to guide him today.
Kermit the Frog famously said it’s not easy being green. Old scholar James Maybank tends to disagree.
He’s a teacher, a dad-of-three, an author and a reality TV star. And, later this month, Nick Iadanza will head back to Blackfriars for his 20-year reunion.
It has been more than 30 years since Dharmesh Raman graduated from Blackfriars, but his links to the school are stronger than ever.
For many Year 12 art students, it is considered the ultimate accolade. Now, two Blackfriars graduates will have their work on display as part of the 2025 SACE Art Show.
Blackfriars families – and the wider Blackfriars community – are being urged to have their say on the future direction of the school.
Grant Price well remembers sitting in his Year 8 Japanese classroom, watching the planes fly overhead.
We are pleased to share the 2024 Jordan of Saxony recipient Michael Ward’s address to the annual Laureate Assembly.
“Having a clear goal, not necessarily for what you want to do after school, but just for what you want to get out of school, helps to clarify a lot of difficult decisions.”
A love of sport drew Blackfriars old scholar Dyson Hilder to a career in physiotherapy. A desire to help children live a better life led him to an orphanage in Africa.
Back in 2006, a young Yu Chen (Eddie) Cui relocated from China to study at Blackfriars. Now working as a lawyer in Beijing, Mr Cui this month visited the school for the first time since his graduation.
Every weekday morning, Matthew Pantelis talks to an audience numbering in the tens of thousands. But, despite his high profile, Mr Pantelis was “humbled” to be asked to deliver the Occasional Address at Blackfriars’ 2024 Academic Assembly.
“I credit my success in public life, law and trade unions and now through politics with the teachings I got here at this school.”
When asked why old scholar Michael Nong continues to give back to Blackfriars, his answer is very simple – community.
Almost 50 old scholars, whose graduating years span almost six decades, have attended Blackfriars’ Business Networking event.
Dorian Tisato is a name – and a voice – familiar to many South Australians. As a reporter the Australian Traffic Network, the Blackfriars old scholar appears almost daily on the TV news and his traffic updates are heard across multiple radio stations.
This time last year, Harry Boyd-Turner was studying hard for his final Year 12 exams. Today, he is preparing to DJ at one of the world’s leading electronic music festivals.
Kelsey Rypstra (BPS’21) has become the 13th Blackfriars old scholar to make it onto an AFL list. Fellow old scholar and journalism student Hudson Cosgrove reports.
More than 50 Blackfriars old scholars have attended the school’s inaugural Old Scholars Business Networking event. Find out how you can attend the next event.
A Blackfriars teacher has been named Early Career Teacher of the Year at the Catholic Education Awards.
Meet the new Chair of the Blackfriars Board, old scholar Angelo Primavera.
A pair of Blackfriars old scholars is working to breathe new life into a North Adelaide landmark.
As the eyes of the AFL world turn to Adelaide for the second Gather Round, we take a look at the Blackfriars old scholars who’ve played Australian Rules at the highest level.
When covid forced the world to slow in 2020, then-Year 12 student Jordan Saliba went fishing. Mr Saliba has gone on to become one of South Australia’s higher-profile anglers.
More than four decades after he was elected Head Prefect, David O’Loughlin will this month retire as Chair of the Blackfriars Board.
Blackfriars old scholar Jake Giacchino Graziani is hitting the airwaves to keep Italian culture alive in Adelaide.
Congratulations to all the students who were formally recognised at our 2023 Laureate Assembly.
We are pleased to share the 2023 Jordan of Saxony recipient Reuben Calleja’s address to the annual Laureate Assembly.
“We have demonstrated that true success isn’t just about acing exams; it’s about embracing challenges, adapting to change and growing as individuals.”
When Marianne Watchman graduated high school in the mid-1980s, she never imagined she was making history.
There’s a new top dog – or, more appropriately, top Hound – at Blackfriars Old Scholars Football Club.
Class of 2023 graduate Nathan Sewart is packing his bags for Sydney, after receiving a prestigious scholarship.
Just weeks after farewelling Blackfriars for the final time, Class of 2023 graduate Johann Dissanayake is racing to the future.
Old scholar Alex Chu’s volunteer work is helping to save South Australia’s threatened plant life from extinction.
When Blackfriars old scholar Harry Baker packs his bags to head overseas next year, he’ll include the essentials – a hard hat, some plumbers’ tape and maybe his work boots.
As part of our 2023 Remembrance Day commemorations, we today welcomed Warrant Officer Class One Eliza Mayger to address our students.
Matthew Larwood (BPS’89), the current Mayor of Prospect, has delivered the Occasional Address at this year’s Year 12 Academic Assembly.
Are you a business owner? Looking for a great way to promote your business? We’ve got the answer.
You may not know Blackfriars old scholar Danny Snell, but if you have young children, chances are you know his work.
Mark Haskett (BPS’01) is Australia’s number one-ranked player – and third in the world – in blind tennis.
In Blackfriars’ 70-year history, it has welcomed back many, many old scholars as staff members. Meet some of them here.
Terry Lewis finished school at Blackfriars 50 years ago this year, but he remains a familiar face on campus. We spoke with him as part of our 70th anniversary celebrations.
A trio of Blackfriars old scholars is preparing to hit the road for a week-long jaunt in a somewhat dated Mitsubishi Starwagon, all the while channelling free-style Mexican wrestlers.
Since graduating from Blackfriars in 2019, Francesco Freda has been building up to a bright future – quite literally.
A former head prefect has returned to Blackfriars to support students considering careers in medicine, dentistry or oral health.
Former First XI Captain and 2021 Frassati Sportsman of the Year Dylan Bignell has established the Blackfriars Old Scholars Cricket Club (BOSCC).
As Blackfriars celebrates its 70th anniversary, Director of Development and old scholar Patrick Kelly (BPS’90) spoke with some Year 12 boys about his long-standing connection to the school.
A Melbourne-based band that counts three Blackfriars old scholars among its members is returning to South Australia for this year’s Adelaide Fringe.
When old scholar Michael Francki gives the Occasional Address at this week’s Year 12 Academic Assembly, he will have some sage advice for this year’s crop of students.
A band that counts a Blackfriars old scholar among its members has landed itself a spot as one of five finalists in a high-profile national competition
Embrace your boredom. That’s the message from Blackfriars’ 2021 Dux Brandon Truong.
A former student leader has returned to Blackfriars to issue an important call to action.
Blackfriars old scholar Michael Rugari has long had a drive to succeed.
South Australia’s two biggest swimming clubs are now being led by two Blackfriars old scholars.
When Oppenheimer opens in cinemas next year, the big-name cast will include a Blackfriars old scholar.
Michael Weldon’s food journey has come a very long way since his days cooking sausages to raise money for Blackfriars water polo trips.
Keyan Houshmand was no slouch on the guitar when he became part of Blackfriars’ music program in 2013 – as a trumpeter.
Professor Allan Evans will be back on familiar ground when he gives the Occasional Address at this week’s Year 12 Academic Assembly.
When Isabella Vincent takes to the water at the Tokyo Paralympics, she will have a little piece of Blackfriars with her.
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