Whitefriars College

13/10/2026

⚽ Congratulations, Cristiano!

We are delighted to celebrate Cristiano’s outstanding achievements on the soccer field this year.

Following an exceptional 2026 season with Ringwood City Soccer Club, Cristiano was named NPL Player of the Year — recognition of his growth, determination, consistent effort and humble approach throughout the season.

Cristiano has also accepted an offer to play Division 1 soccer with FC Bulleen Lions in 2027 and has recently joined the Melbourne Victory training program.

A fantastic achievement and an exciting next chapter. Congratulations, Cristiano! 👏⚽

07/10/2026

TONIGHT at Whitefriars 🎸

Our Rock and Contemporary Bands take to the stage tonight for the first of our Music Performance Nights.

📅 Wednesday 7 October
🕖 7.00pm–9.00pm
📍 Healy Wilson Theatre
🎟️ Tickets $5

Come along and support our talented student musicians for a great night of live music.

Book now: https://www.trybooking.com/DPIEZ

05/10/2026

Sip & Sing: Ladies Night Only 🎤🪩🥂

Grab your girlfriends, warm up those vocal cords and get ready for a night of daggy hits, big choruses and plenty of laughs!

Join the Whitefriars Parents’ Association for Sip & Sing, a relaxed singalong night packed with favourites from the 1980s and 1990s.

No singing talent required, just enthusiasm!

📅 Friday 23 October
⏰ 7pm–9pm
📍 Science Tech Function Space, Whitefriars College
🎟️ $5 per ticket, including your own singalong microphone
🥂 Drinks available at WPA bar prices

Get a group together and come ready to sing your heart out. Best of all, you’ll still be home in your PJs before you know it. 💗

Book now: https://www.trybooking.com/DMTRN

The Whitefriars Parents Association is hosting a Sip and Singalong event. This is a ladies night only so grab a group of your girlfriends, get your si

24/09/2026

Confidence, connection and a few new dance moves! 💃🕺

Our Year 10 students recently celebrated the culmination of their Ballroom Dancing Program with students from Our Lady of Sion College at Box Hill Town Hall.

Over several weeks, students stepped outside their comfort zones, developed new friendships and built confidence through shared learning and plenty of practice.

The presentation evening was a wonderful celebration of their efforts and the connections formed between our two school communities.

Congratulations to all involved, and thank you to the staff and families who supported the program.

22/09/2026

🎙️ What helps young people stay connected to school?

In the latest episode of Friars’ Focus, Mark Murphy explores three simple but powerful ideas: Passion, Purpose and People.

He reflects on how these can help build belonging, motivation and connection for young people, and how they come to life at Whitefriars through learning, service, activities and relationships.

🎧 Listen to Friars’ Focus S03 Ep09:

Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0hlMJJkSG9qScGEZcZxkL5?si=5cc4d77ef9934d96

Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/friars-focus-s03-ep09/id1804224382?i=1000790444543

Podbean:
https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-hhdze-1b6130f

18/09/2026

The September edition of In Fide, the Whitefriars College Community Magazine, is now available.

This issue celebrates the people, experiences and achievements that bring our community to life. Discover the story behind our refreshed brand, Belong. Believe. Become., meet our 2027 College Student Leaders and learn more about the students, staff, families and Old Collegians making a positive difference.

Inside, you’ll find highlights from Whitefriars Day, the Father’s Day Breakfast, Grandparents Afternoon, City Experience, A Night at the Theatre and the World’s Greatest Shave, along with outstanding student achievements in sport, academics, languages and the arts.

The magazine also celebrates our enduring Old Collegian community, including stories from Dan Taylor (WOC1999) and Ben Duffy (WOC2022), the 40th anniversary of Whitefriars Football Club and opportunities to support current students as they explore future pathways.

Read the September edition of In Fide: https://publishing.whitefriars.vic.edu.au/books/2026-September-In-Fide/

Whitefriars College | Belong. Believe. Become.

18/09/2026

Demon footy, pressure, adversity and the power of connection. 🔴🔵

Current student Cameron N. sits down with Whitefriars Old Collegians Dan Taylor, Class of 1999, and Jacob O’Brien, Class of 2022, for a conversation about life beyond Whitefriars, navigating pressure and adversity, and the importance of staying connected along the way.

They also reflect on the Whitefriars memories that have stayed with them long after leaving the College.

🎧Listen to the full episode now:

Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5GhbD7wa2MHFO4YW9sANGW?si=36230c9882ca4f8e

Podbean
https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-p2rrh-1b610e6

Apple Podcasts
https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/dan-taylor-melbourne-demons-ceo-conversation/id1804224382?i=1000790425061

Melbourne Football Club

17/09/2026

TBT | Whitefriars Day 2026 💚

With a group of Whitefriars students and staff soon heading to Timor-Leste, today feels like the perfect time to look back on Whitefriars Day 2026.

Our community came together for liturgy, heard from inspiring Old Collegian Ben Duffy (Class of 2022) about his incredible 52 marathons in 52 weeks challenge for the Pat Cronin Foundation, and walked in solidarity with the young people of Timor-Leste.

The rest of the day was filled with activities, connection and plenty of laughter, with our Vocational Major students also playing a huge role in cooking and serving lunch for the College community.

A wonderful day celebrating faith, service and what it means to be part of Whitefriars.

17/09/2026

🎶 Two nights. Two incredible showcases. One big celebration of Whitefriars music.

Join us in Week 1 of Term 4 as our talented student musicians take to the stage for two special Music Performance Nights at the Healy Wilson Theatre.

🎸 ROCK / CONTEMPORARY
📅 Wednesday 7 October
⏰ 7.00pm to 9.00pm
Featuring our Rock and Contemporary Bands
🎟️ Tickets $5
Book: https://www.trybooking.com/DPIEZ

🎤 VOCAL
📅 Thursday 8 October
⏰ 7.00pm to 9.00pm
Featuring Choir and specialised vocal groups
🎟️ Tickets $5
Book: https://www.trybooking.com/DPOSR

Come along and support our students as they share their talent, creativity and love of live performance with the Whitefriars community.

17/09/2026

🌱 Student voice in action

Whitefriars students Evan Y., Thomas S. and Jackson C. recently attended the Climate Action Education Forum, hosted by Deakin University.

The forum gave students the opportunity to explore climate action through the lens of leadership and student voice. They examined where emissions come from across areas such as energy, transport, agriculture, industry and waste, and learnt about the important difference between climate mitigation, reducing the causes of climate change, and climate adaptation, preparing communities for its impacts.

Students also explored practical responses including renewable energy, sustainable transport, reducing food waste, improving energy efficiency, conserving water, greening and cooling our spaces, building climate-resilient infrastructure and strengthening emergency preparedness.

A key message from the day was that meaningful climate action involves everyone, with governments, businesses, communities and individuals each having a role to play.

It was a valuable opportunity for Evan, Thomas and Jackson to hear from experts, contribute their own perspectives and consider how young people can help shape positive change within their schools and wider communities.