Bernie's Bulletin

2026 Event Calendar  Bold = updated events

The Carey name is famous at St Bernard’s, and David Carey (Class of 1965) has been a well-known figure in our community and a dedicated supporter of the College for many years.

Through his time as a student at St Bernard’s, David was a talented tennis player (which he’s only too happy to talk about!) and a handy cricketer and golfer, but he was known best for his good humour, outgoing personality, and ability to talk anyone’s ear off—earning the nicknames of ‘The Mouth’ and ‘The Kookaburra’.

These traits served him well in work and life, as he found his niche in the hotel and pub game. David proved an exceptional business operator, with a knack for purchasing pubs, renovating them with a sharp eye, and transforming them into local institutions. With his wife and business partner Angela, they found great success in both Victoria and Queensland, and to this day David still runs Richmond’s Bouzy Rouge.

David and Angela are self-made people who have always remained close with their communities, quietly helping others with a generous spirit. In this way he takes after his late mother, Margaret Carey, a Legend of the St Bernard’s College Hall of Fame and pillar of our school community for many years. The Carey family have strong ties to the College, as David’s uncles also served as Christian Brothers at St Bernard’s Junior School.

An old collegian who is cherished and celebrated by his mates and community (not to mention renowned at every pizza joint in Carlton!)

If you know any old collegians who have been successful lately, let us know at development@sbc.vic.edu.au - we'd love to celebrate them!

The SBOCA Bowls Day returns in 2026! A fantastic opportunity to connect with Old Collegians, enjoy friendly competition, and win some cash from our $1500+ prize pool. Open to all in our St. Bernard’s community– Old Collegians, Current Students, Family and Friends.

This year's event will have teams of two - sign up together or join as a solo player and pair up with someone on the day. Who knows - you might be partnered with a secret prodigy!

📅 Sunday 30th August 2026
🕒 Registration opens from 9:15am for a 10am start
      Play finishes at 4pm
🍽️ Lunch and afternoon tea provided, refreshments available.
🎟️ $50 per person or $100 for a team of two.

Book Tickets Here!

For more info/enquiries please contact:

Gerard Mahoney (Community Bank Keilor East)
M: 0412 165 912    E: gerard.mahoney@ekcfs.com.au

or Vinnie McGuire (St Bernard's)
P: 03 9289 1105     E: development@sbc.vic.edu.au

🏆 HERALD SUN SHIELD WINNERS 🏆

St Bernard's College has claimed the 2026 Senior Boys Div 1 Herald Sun Shield, with a dominant four-quarter performance securing a 58-point win over Emmanuel College Warrnambool.

The win returns the shield to St Bernard’s for the first time since 2018. Key forward Nate Jenkins was awarded best on ground for his 6 goals (including 5 in the first half alone) improving on his 5-goal haul in the ACC Grand Final.

We thank Emmanuel College for a great game and commend them on their efforts in reaching the Grand Final. Once again we thank our head coach Steve Alessio, assistant coaches Aaron Heppell, Paul Groves, and Xavier Cox, and all the staff, students, parents, and community members who have supported the team this year.

Congratulations to the entire 1st XVIII on a fantastic win and an amazing season - you’ve established yourselves as one of the best school teams going around!

St Bernard’s 16. 9. 105 def. Emmanuel 7. 5. 47

Best Players: N. Jenkins, I. Merhi, T. Rodan, J. Mirenda, M. Rumoro, J. Guarnaccia

Goal Kickers: N. Jenkins 6, I. Merhi 3, J. Privitelli 2, M. Mason, M Rumoro, J. Sweatman, J. Guarnaccia, S. Juricskay

Our Golden Years Reunion is open for registration!

The classes of 1976 and earlier are warmly invited to return to the College for this complimentary event sponsored by the St. Bernards Old Collegians Association. The day includes a Mass, morning tea, guided tours of the grounds and exclusive access to the St Bernard's archive collection.

The day will run as follows:

9:00 am – Arrival & Sign-in
O'Brien Gymnasium

All guests attending Mass must sign in at the doorway to the gymnasium

9:30 am – Mass Commences
O'Brien Gymnasium

10:45 am – Morning Tea, College Tour and Archive Room Experience
Peter Hogan Boardroom

12:00 pm – Complimentary Lunch and Beverages
Peter Hogan Boardroom

2:00 pm – Event Concludes

As the staff car park will be full, please enter via GATE 8 for parking down near the ovals. Transport from there will be provided to the registration point at the gymnasium. Those not attending Mass may arrive from 10:45 am, park in Beryl St and enter via Gate 4. You must sign in at Reception before proceeding to the Peter Hogan Boardroom.

Bookings are essential - please register your spot at this link: https://www.trybooking.com/DNEZF or by contacting the College at the below details:

Email: development@sbc.vic.edu.au
Phone: 03 9289 1000
Name: Vinnie McGuire

Whether it has been 50, 60 or even 70 years since your graduation, we look forward to welcoming you back to St Bernard's College to reconnect with old friends, revisit cherished memories and celebrate the lifelong bonds that make our community so special.

We invite all our old collegians to join Alumnly, our social platform helping our old collegians to connect and grow.

Whether you're browsing through photos from cherished moments, exploring or posting job opportunities, staying updated on upcoming events, or curious to know where your old classmates are now, our platform is here to cater to your needs. You can also share your own achievements and stories, fostering deeper connections within our vibrant community.

It has been great to see lots of sign-ups already and Old Boys have begun networking, updating their profiles and reminiscing with photos from back in the day.

Sign Up Here

2026 will see most of our alumni reunions occur on the same night.

Lock in Friday, 27 November, where the College will host all 1 to 50 year reunion cohorts in one big extravaganza in the brand-new Tobin Building cafeteria and the adjoining spectacular Piazza. All from the classes of 2025, 2021, 2016, 2011, 2006, 2001, 1996, 1991, 1986, 1981 & 1976 are invited for one big reunion party! Tours will be organised to view our new facilities with food and beverages available. 

Invites will be sent directly as we approach the event dates.

With the fantastic footy result on Thursday, we're going back eight years to the last time St Bernard's won the Herald Sun Shield. 

In 2018 the 1st XVIII went back-to-back with a strong win over their rivals, St Patrick's College Ballarat. 

Honouring our esteemed old collegians is deeply important to the College. If you wish to submit Vale notices for inclusion in The Strand magazine, please send them via email to development@sbc.vic.edu.au. Your contributions allow us to respectfully remember and celebrate the remarkable individuals who have been part of our community and have sadly passed away since our last publication.

Vale notices submitted will be acknowledged in the next edition of the Strand in Term 4 of 2026.

We greatly appreciate your support in helping us honour their memories.