Padua College Kedron (Official)

To mark the 60th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan and honour two Padua Old Boys who lost their lives during the battle, we gathered yesterday to acknowledge their bravery, sacrifice and service. The occasion also marked the 10th Anniversary of the laying of the College's Vietnam Veterans' Plaque.

We keep in our prayers Paduans Pvt Dennis McCormack and Pvt Peter Kowalski of D Company, 6th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, as well as all members of our Padua community who have served our country. We also thank those who joined us as we gathered in remembrance and reflection.

We are Padua Proud of all students who performed at the Queensland Catholic Schools & Colleges Music Festival. Bringing home a total of 16 Golds, 12 Silvers, 1 Bronze and 4 Special Awards for Excellence, these results are a testament to the commitment, hard work and musical excellence of our Franciscan Colleges Instrumental Program. Thank you to all students, staff, parents and supporters who helped make these outstanding achievements possible.

Introducing our College Captains for 2027, Tom and Harry! We congratulate these Good Men, who will lead the College through their final year of school. We wish them every success as they write the next chapter of the Good Men of Padua story, leading with wisdom, service and quiet strength.

We are Padua Proud!

Want to enjoy a night of music? Join us as our Franciscan Colleges Instrumental Program musicians take to the stage for three special showcase concerts! Register your attendance via the following links:

FCIP Junior Showcase Concert: https://events.humanitix.com/fcip-junior-showcase-concert
FCIP Intermediate Showcase Concert: https://events.humanitix.com/fcip-intermediate-showcase-concert

Our Senior First Nations students recently attended the Murra Pathways First Nations Career Expo. They were able to explore jobs, training and study pathways that are particularly meaningful for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.

Year 12 students, Felix and Harlem, also travelled to ACU to meet with Joe from the Weemala Indigenous Student Support Success Unit to learn how they would be supported if studying there.

These are just some of the ways our Senior Phase Team works to support our Good Men before they graduate.

Save the Date – Padua Lights Up 2026!

Join us for a vibrant evening of creativity, entertainment and community connection as Padua Lights Up 2026 transforms Padua College into a festival of all things Creative Industries!

Enjoy:
- Live music
- Drama performances
- Art exhibition
- Student film showcase
- Languages displays
- Face painting & family activities
- Food trucks.

Whether you're a current, past or prospective Padua family, an Old Boy, a neighbour or simply looking for a fantastic free community event, everyone is welcome.

📅 Thursday 3 September
🕔 5:00pm – 8:00pm
📍 Padua College
🎟️ FREE ENTRY

Celebrate. Create. Connect. 💛🤎

This weekend, Padua College and Villanova College are coming together to raise funds for MND and Me as well as the Mark Hughes Foundation, to bring awareness to Motor Neurone Disease. Wear a beanie to this weekend's games to show your support for this important cause.

Check out our 1st team line-ups for AIC Rugby League, Basketball and Tennis. Each team will be wearing beanies as they take the field and court. We wish our AIC teams good luck as they take on Villanova College.

Game times:
- Tennis 1st IV - Saturday 7:45am, Court 1, Morningside Tennis Centre
- Rugby League 1st XIII - Saturday 12:15pm, Andrew Slack Oval, Villanova Park
- Basketball 1st V - Saturday 12:15pm, Goold Hall, Villanova College

Last week, about 25 Padua students attended the LUMINOUS Lantern Parade at South Bank Parklands. Celebrating cultural diversity, the parade marked the beginning of Queensland Multicultural Month and featured thousands of glowing, handcrafted lanterns, as well as live music. Thank you to all Padua Art Club staff and students who attended and contributed their time and effort to crafting their art pieces. We are !