How to get involved
We believe working in partnership with parents is a great way to build a strong and supportive community. We would love to have you involved in any capacity across the College. See ways you can get involved below!
Boarders' Support Group
President: Janene Bowman
Main Nudgee staff contact: Casey Brealy
Main purpose of group: To support the needs of our boarders through feedback, fundraising and initiatives.
Main contact: Janene Bowman
Usual meeting dates: One per Term
Contact us: boarding@nudgee.qld.edu.au
Rugby Support Group
President: Dan Williams
Main Nudgee staff contact: Sean Graham
Main purpose of group: To build community, provide extraordinary support and raise extra funds through the following events/ initiatives:
- Open Day
- Memberships
- Rugby Season Launch
- Game Day/ Post Match Function
- Flats BBQ
- Rugby Luncheon
Committee members: All Rugby parents/ supporters welcome
Usual meeting dates: Tues 6-7pm approx. 5 meetings p/year across Terms 2 and 3
Contact us: Sean Graham sgr@nudgee.qld.edu.au
Track and Field Support Group
President: Brod Jones
Main Nudgee staff contact: Isaac Freeman
Main purpose of group: Coordinate opportunities to support our Nudgee Track & Field athletes (most notably the BBQ at our home meet in Term 4).
Contact us: Isaac Freeman ifr@nudgee.qld.edu.au
Tennis Support Group
President: Alexia Bates
Main Nudgee staff contact: Brett Page & Jayden Court
Main purpose of group: Assist the NC coaches in providing a great overall tennis experience for our players throughout the year. Support fundraising opportunities, organise season launch (with parent / carer & NC student tournament) and offer hands-on assistance on home matches with BBQ etc to make our match day experience the best it can be.
Committee members: Wendy Hopsick and Chris Bates
Usual meeting dates: Once per term, no set date
Contact us: Brett Page tennis@nudgee.qld.edu.au
Rowing Support Group
President: David Watt
Main Nudgee staff contact: Tom Herborn
Main purpose of group: Supporting our rowers to train and race. The PSG coordinates fundraising efforts and supports other events, hosts the Nudgee Regatta, prepares breakfasts for morning training sessions and builds community through post regatta BBQs and social activities.
Committee members:
- President - David Watt
- Vice President - John Cotter
- Secretary - Rhonda Stanton
- PSG Communications - Craig Scheibel
- Catering Coordinator - Gina Watt
- Fundraising/sponsorship - Rachelle O'Toole
Contact us: the@nudgee.qld.edu.au
Chess Support Group
Coordinator: Martin Harmon
Main Nudgee staff contact: Martin Harmon, Chess Coaches, Robyn Bowley and Sam Smith
Main purpose of group:
While cheering and clapping may not be allowed at GPS Chess and other competitions it's just as important as any other activity, that our chess boys know that they're supported. When they're concentrating in a difficult position just looking up and seeing a smiling face can make a world of difference. Our group can keep parents informed of their opportunities to watch and support at chess matches both GPS and non-GPS. For parents who are able, it can also allow them to take a more hands-on role helping with keeping the boys fed and their energy up for the grueling effort of the intellectual battle they are undertaking.
Usual meeting dates: Volunteers can assist with feeding the boys on Friday afternoons before our GPS matches in Term 3, approx 4pm, and by assisting with our canteens during our Sunday competitions (one per term).
Contact us: Martin Harmon mharmon@nudgee.qld.edu.au
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Co-Presidents: Annie Bourke and Cathy Conroy
Main Nudgee staff contact: Stephen Meara (Deputy Principal)
Main purpose of group: Provide assistance and support to the school and the wider Nudgee Community. We work together to support our community and to raise funds for the College through fundraising ventures and social events.
Committee Members: Aleisha Reader-White (Vice-President) Peggy Goodall (Treasurer), Kate Donaghue (Secretary), Kieran Naylor (Marketing/Communications)
Usual meeting dates: Once on month on Monday evening in the Bodkin Boardroom from 6.00pm-7.30pm.
Contact us: ladies-auxiliary@community.nudgee.qld.edu.au
Arts Committee
President: Peggy Goodall
Main Nudgee staff contact: Sam Smith
Main purpose of group: Main Purpose to discuss and raise awareness of the Arts Program and how to fundraise
Usual meeting dates: Monthly on a Wednesday - please refer to the College's Google calendar
Contact us: artscommittee@nudgee.qld.edu.au
NCOBA
President: Stephen Ware
Main Nudgee staff contact: Penny Roost, Acting Alumni and Community Manager
Committee members: Brian Guthrie (Vice President), Doug Carrigan Treasurer, Tony Gleeson Secretary
Main purpose of group: To support the Old Boys community.
Usual meeting dates: Once per term
Contact us: oldboys@ncoba.com.au
Cross Country Support Group
President: Anthony Deakin
Main Nudgee staff contact: Jaimee Trembearth
Committee members: Todd Cook, Brian Donovan, Chris Edwards, Brian Guthrie
Main purpose of group: Supporting our runners through fundraising (BBQs, Cross Country breakfasts).
Usual meeting dates: One meeting in Term 1 and another in Term 2.
Contact us: Anthony Deakin anthony.deakin@glasshouseconsulting.com.au
Debating Support Group
Coordinator: Julianne Daunt (MIC) & Will Duffield (2IC)
Main Nudgee staff contact: Julianne Daunt, Will Duffield, Dom Carroll
Main purpose of activity: NC Debating is proving to be a force to be reckoned with amongst our GPS and Queensland Debating Union (QDU) competitors. Nudgee Debating works closely with both organisations to produce high quality debaters and foster an enjoyment of academic rigour. The GPS season is a Term 1 activity; the QDU competition runs from mid Term 1 and into Term 2. Debaters are consistently represented in student leadership groups across year levels and are significantly represented in academically demanding subjects. This illustrates the role that debating plays in developing the whole person and its contribution to the learning culture of the College.
Usual meeting dates: Term 1 GPS Season Friday afternoons/ evenings, QDU Debating evenings dates and times scheduled by Queensland Debating Union (QDU) in Semester 1 (7-12) and Semester 2 (5-6).
Contact us: debating@nudgee.qld.edu.au | 07 3865 0507