As we commemorate 80 years of our College it is time to reflect to 1940.

On the 24th November 1940 foundation Principal Brother Kyran Cregan wrote in his annual report; "the boys in the Proficiency Class as well as those in the newly erected College are a splendid type, are very keen on their work and show that refinement and culture worthy of a great school and worthy of their splendid Catholic forebears".


Reference: Clairvaux 2015 (75 Years)Principal's Report - Tony Paatsch

Library News

The Junior and Senior Book Clubs had lunch together on Wednesday 02 December. We had a great time sharing lunch and laughs. The boys who attended today’s lunch are like minded students of all ages who enjoy coming together for meetings, special events and the community the Library has built up with the one tenant in common, the enjoyment of reading. It is a pleasure to plan sessions that are fun and inviting for the boys and gain a very insightful perspective of the shared books we are reading from both the students and library staff. The Junior and Senior Book Clubs are fun, accepting and positive groups who meet once a fortnight.

We are always open to new members, if your son would like to be part of this group feel free to contact me on Jgale@sbc.vic.edu.au

Junior Book Club 2020

Senior Book Club 2020

Some comments from the Boys and what they like about Book Club: -

“Talking about the books we have read” – Flynn Catterall (Yr 11)

“Free chocolate and good conversations” – Joel Saxton (Yr 11)

“The chocolate and the fun conversations and activities” – Liam Eldridge (Yr 11)

“Socialising with others” – Josh Graham (Yr 10)

“The ability to share ideas, beliefs and personal accounts of the book being read” – Michael Buccheri (Yr 11)

“Being able to discuss books we read and having good conversations and friendly involvement from all” – Adrian Iaria (Yr 11)

“I liked the games and the books” – Tyson Moodie (Yr 8)

“You get to keep the books and its lots of fun” – Xavier Spehar (Yr 7)

“The treats, no, the Books!” – Ben Lloyd (Yr 7)

“The friends we make” – Heath Daly (Yr 8)

“I really enjoy the books that are recommended as they are books I would not usually read” – Patrick Currie (Yr 7)

I would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and relaxing, enjoyable holidays. The Library Team and I look forward to welcoming the boys back in 2021.

On Friday, 13 November, we we're lucky enough to host Xavier O'Halloran & Lachlan Sholl via Zoom to have a chat about there journey from the College to the AFL

The Old Collegians had fantastic insight & provided some further discussion around challenges COVID posed to the AFL during the 2020 Season.

If you haven't seen it yet, we implore you to take some time and give it a watch! (Click the picture to view the video)

A huge Thankyou to AFL Debutants Xavier O'Halloran & Lachlan Sholl for making themselves available for this Zoom event!

Special opening times for 2021 are

Wednesday 27th January to Friday 29th January from 10am -4.00pm.

Normal operating hours will resume Tuesday 2nd February 2021

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