Term 2, Week 7 2025

This incredible outcome reflects our shared commitment to ensuring that more boys, regardless of financial circumstances, can access the quality education, faith formation, and brotherhood that define St Joseph’s Nudgee College. Your support truly makes a lasting difference, and on behalf of the College, I extend my deepest gratitude.

I would like to thank all of the students for their involvement in the day, led by our Year 12 students who manned phones, ran activities, cooked the BBQ and donated. Many thanks to our College Foundation, Chaired by Mr Ingham-Myers and our Head of Philanthropy, Ms Lindsay Khushal. Donations continue to be welcomed. As a faith community, generosity and care for others is a central element of our beliefs. 

In reflecting on our faith and leadership, I am reminded of the inspiring words of St Augustine: “Faith is to believe what you do not see; the reward of this faith is to see what you believe.” This sentiment perfectly captures the spirit with which we approach the education and formation of our students—rooted in trust, hope, and the belief that every young man has the potential to achieve great things with the right support.

Our new Pope, Leo XIV, an Augustian, offers teachings that align closely with our College’s values. He invites us all to listen more deeply, to God, to one another, and to the world. This call to attentive listening encourages families to foster empathy and open communication, nurturing young men who lead with humility and compassion. Pope Leo XIV also reminds us of the importance of hope in uncertain times, encouraging us to place our trust in a future shaped by faith, courage, and unity. These lessons are invaluable as we guide our boys to become not only capable scholars but also thoughtful, service-oriented leaders.

As we look ahead, I encourage every member of our community to remain engaged with the life of the College through participation, volunteering, and prayer. It is your continued involvement that strengthens the nurturing environment where all our students can flourish and, as evidenced by Giving Day, learn the importance of generosity and giving back.

Thank you once again for your generosity, your belief in our mission, and your commitment to the future of St Joseph’s Nudgee College. Together, we build a community of faith, learning, and brotherhood, preparing young men to make a positive impact in the world.

These are not academic awards but awarded to students based on positive and consistent character traits that have impressed teachers and Deans during the year. Students are awarded with a certificate and a badge emblazoned with the name of the Nudgee Old Boy award they have been awarded. Each year level looks for slightly different traits which are explained below. 

Neal W Macrossan Award: The award is presented to Year 5 and 6 students demonstrating the skills of persistence, managing impulsivity, taking responsible risks and for consistently demonstrating a number of Habits of Mind skills. For Semester 1, we would like to acknowledge the following students for being chosen for this award.

Year 5 & 6 Macrossan Award

Semester 1, 2025

5N Will Copping

5R Nalji Lewin

5H Eddie De Young

5K Josh Oddie

5T Teddy Hyland

5Z Paddy Beasy

6C Angus Griggs

6D Louis Thomas

6F Lachlan Warhurst

6G Ethan Bredell

6S Henry Mackay

6T Lincoln Clark

In the high school there is a different named award for each year level from Year 7 through to Year 10, the awards criteria are explained below, each House Dean chooses one student from each year level.

• Ian Brusasco Award: This award is presented to Year 7 Students demonstrating the skills of persistence, thinking flexibly and taking responsible risks.
• Patrick Donovan Award: We present this award to Year 8 Students demonstrating the skills of creating, imagining and innovating, persistence and responding with wonderment and awe.
• Steven Cook Award: The Steven Cook award is Presented to Year 9 Students demonstrating the skills of persistence, remaining open to continuous learning and listening with understanding and empathy.
• And the Stephen Daley Award is given to Year 10 Students demonstrating the skills of thinking interdependently, remaining open to continuous learning and listening and acting with understanding and empathy.

If you are interested to read a little more about the Old Boys’ these award are named after please click HERE

Well done to the following students who have been chosen for this semester’s Nudgee Old Boys’ Awards. 

The Blue Tree Project is an initiative that began back in 2019. Blue trees symbolise hope and a powerful message that people care and want you to know you’re never alone. As part of our ongoing commitment to student wellbeing, we hope the event provides education around mental health, encourages open conversations and fosters a supportive community.

In addition to physically painting a tree blue, our boarders, and other invited girls boarding schools in the area, will participate and engage in many activities including Bubble Soccer, Arts and Crafts, organised games, and hear from a special guest speaker!

Thanks to the many people behind the scenes that have helped make this day possible. We invite all members of the Nudgee College community, students, staff, and families to participate in our Blue Tree Day activities. We hope to raise awareness around starting conversations about Mental Health and have a great day doing it!

Mr Jamie Crawford 

Assistant Head of Waterford House

We are humbled by your generosity. Our goal was to raise $200,000 to be able to offer the Jack Ross Bursary to two young men commencing in 2026, and we remain committed to achieving this. 

In support of that, we will continue to gratefully receive donations for a number of days, until we reach our goal. If you would like to support this wonderful cause, and haven't yet had the opportunity to do so, please donate here.

"Camp has been one of the most extraordinary things I have had during my time in Year 5. Getting to spend time with friends, not only from my class, but also from the two other classes (5H and 5T) was really enjoyable. The activities were challenging, but some were not as difficult. Making friends is one of the purposes of Camp and that part was successful. Year 5 camp was something that changed the person I was and I’m sure that other people felt the same. 

Getting out of your comfort zone is one of the intentions of camp. Everyone has something that they feel uncomfortable doing. Flip that card however, everyone has something that they like doing. From what I saw, people gave everything a go. For example, I have a bit of a fear of heights but that didn’t stop me from doing Rock Climbing. I eventually got halfway, but I felt like I had a heart attack after I looked down. Then again, I did something that I felt very comfortable doing and that was getting in a canoe and paddling in a mangrove river. It felt very peaceful and it was fun. 

So overall, my time at Year 5 camp was exceptional. Making friends and participating in every activity at camp was one of the best things I’ve done in my life".