Behind the Stripes
Sharing the Nudgee Story
Celebrating the Nudgee College Community
Behind the Stripes is the biannual magazine of Nudgee College, published at the conclusion of each semester. The magazine captures the stories, achievements and experiences that make our College community unique.
Each edition features stories across key areas of College life, including Identity, Learning and Teaching, Boarding, Student Formation and the Arts, alongside coverage of College events, sport, activities and Old Boy achievements.
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Edition 18, 2026
The 18th edition of Behind the Stripes celebrates 135 years of Nudgee College through the people, moments and experiences that continue to shape our community each day. This edition captures the commitment found across our classrooms, the energy of boarding, the competitiveness of sport, and the creativity of the arts. More than anything, these pages highlight the students and staff who bring Nudgee to life and make this place what it is.
Earlier Editions
Edition 17, 2025
The 17th edition of Behind the Stripes brings features articles on nurturing confident, faith-filled young men, celebrating NAIDOC Week, and showcasing sports and performing arts highlights from Semester Two.
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Edition 16, 2025
The 16th edition of Behind the Stripes brings you a fantastic collection of stories showcasing the heart and energy of our College. From the impact of our classroom culture initiative to the evolving role of AI in education, this edition explores the many ways Nudgee College continues to innovate and inspire.We also take a look back at the Performing Arts cultural tour, and celebrate our spectacular musical production Ease on Down the Road: The Wiz. It's been a busy yet rewarding term once again here at Nudgee. Read Now
Edition 15, 2024
The 15th edition of Behind the Stripes delves into stories about Year 7 and their first year at the College, our Boarding House Mothers, a recap of the Japanese Study Tour and more! As always, it’s been a busy yet rewarding Semester for our students.
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Edition 14, 2024
The 14th edition of Behind the Stripes features stories from the 2023 Football tour, Giving Day, our Big Brother program, Social Justice and Art at Nudgee College and many more!
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Edition 13, 2023
Behind the Stripes is the biannual magazine of St Joseph's Nudgee College, published at the end of each semester. Including feature stories about different aspects of College life - Mission and Identity, Learning and Teaching, Boarding, Student Formation and co-curricular activities - Behind the Stripes covers events, the arts, sport and alumni news.From Inter-house competitions, immersions to Papua New Guinea, the Catholic Schools Music Festival, sport and everything in between, the 13th edition of Behind the Stripes features stories from every facet of student life in Semester 2. Read Now
Edition 12, 2023
Behind the Stripes is the biannual magazine of St Joseph's Nudgee College, published at the end of each semester. Including feature stories about different aspects of College life - Mission and Identity, Learning and Teaching, Boarding, Student Formation and co-curricular activities - Behind the Stripes covers events, the arts, sport, staff and alumni news.In this edition, we feature articles about the College Musical, the new pastoral care model in Boarding, innovations to Student Formation, and much more! Read Now
Edition 11, 2022
Behind the Stripes is the biannual magazine of St Joseph's Nudgee College, published at the end of each semester. Including feature stories about different aspects of College life - Identity, Learning and Teaching, Boarding, Student Formation and extra-curricular activities - Behind the Stripes covers events, the arts, sport, staff and alumni news.In this edition, we feature articles about Mental Wellbeing Week, Nudgee College Racing, the evolution of NC Sustainability, and much more! Read Now
Edition 10, 2022
Behind the Stripes is the biannual magazine of St Joseph's Nudgee College, published at the end of each semester. Including feature stories about different aspects of College life - Identity, Learning and Teaching, Boarding, Student Formation and extra-curricular activities - Behind the Stripes covers events, the arts, sport, staff and alumni news.In this edition, we feature articles about leadership through service, regional community engagement, the College's Pathways programs, and much more! Read Now
Edition 9, 2021
Behind the Stripes is the biannual magazine of St Joseph's Nudgee College, published at the end of each semester. Including feature stories about different aspects of College life - Identity, Learning and Teaching, Boarding, Student Formation and the Arts - Behind the Stripes covers events, sports and activities and Alumni news.In this edition, we feature articles about the Great Cross, students' experience with leaving the Boarding Village, activities and initiatives in the Library, the evolution of the Technologies faculty, playing sport the 'Nudgee Way' and much more! Read Now
Archived editions
A Sustainable Future for our Magazine
As part of our commitment to sustainability and innovation outlined in the 2021-2025 Strategic Plan, Behind the Stripes has transitioned from a traditional print publication to a primarily digital format.
By embracing digital platforms, the College aims to reduce the environmental impact of printing and distribution while providing our community with a more accessible and sustainable way to engage with College stories.
Earlier editions of BTS are available to view digitally below. For those who prefer a printed copy, an annual subscription provides two hard-copy editions of Behind the Stripes, delivered directly to your doorstep each year: one in July and one in December.