OUR COMMUNITIES
Parade College is made up of a number of different communities who all work to contribute to and continue our mission to give boys a sense of belonging and fulfilment throughout their school life.
Our energetic communities run the school and raise funds, involve fathers, mothers and past students and encourage boys in music, sports and the arts. Please scroll down for more information on each group, and feel free to contact us for any queries.
Development Office
The office cultivates links with former students, staff, parents and friends of the College and is responsible for marketing, publicity, sponsorship and alumni activities. It also handles College events, database management and special research.
Old Paradians Sports Clubs
Cricket: Darren Callahan. Ph: 0413 055 829
Football: Sean Simpson ssimpson@smsymr.melb.catholic.edu.au
College Board
The College Board plays a crucial role in ensuring that all aspects of the school meet our values and mission and provide boys with the balanced and well rounded education they need for a fulfilled life.
- Rocky Tempone, Chairperson
- Br Denis Moore, Principal
- Cate Livingston, Assistant Principal
- Cheema Brondolino, Minute Secretary
- Janelle Sheahan, Business Manager
- Ray Bongiorno
- Robert Inglis
- Trevor Corcoran
- Vince Colosimo
- Kerrie Sullivan
- John Di Santo
- Darryn Borg
- Tony O'Meara
Fathers Committee
Made up of current and past fathers of Parade College students, the
Committee meets every month to help with College maintenance, improve Outdoor Education facilities at our Camp Yarrangabee site and organise a Father/Son fishing weekend.
Ladies Auxiliary
Current and past mothers of Parade College students get together to raise funds for the College and have some fun. Activities include fashion parades, film nights, shopping tours, ladies’ retreat, second hand book sale and assisting with catering for College Functions.
Art Show Committee
Parents (past and present) and staff give their time for a three-month period to promote the arts at Parade. This includes an Art Weekend, providing a showcase for Student Art and inviting professional and amateur artists to exhibit their work.
Basketball Committee
Open to parents, staff, students and anyone with a love of the game and desire to see it continue at Parade. The aim is to give students the chance to improve their basketball skills, knowledge, support Parade's basketball activities and organise Parade's unique annual College All Schools Basketball Tournament.
Band Committee
Parents, staff and students involved in the Music Faculty work together to promote the College’s musical ensembles and assist with performance within and outside Parade. Band often entertain at various community events and represent the College at National and State competitions.
Musical Production Committee
Parents, staff and students involved in the Music / Drama Faculty work to encourage Musical and Drama Productions which include the wider College Community and take responsibility for productions.
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