Bernie's Bulletin

Event Calendar

Reunion Calendar

Save the Date for your class reunion! Registration will open closer to the date so we can track numbers. Each year level will receive emails with more information closer to the date as well.

Tony Kofkin is a seasoned financial services professional with over 30 years of experience, currently serving as Director at Kofkin Bond & Co. Along with this work, Tony has held director roles at several notable not-for-profit organisations, including Carry On and the Open Futures Foundation NFP, where his strategic leadership has driven meaningful contributions to social causes. A dynamic public speaker, Tony has presented across the globe and through his charitable foundation is a passionate advocate for financial literacy. Outside of business, Tony has proudly represented Australia in triathlon, and martial arts, bringing the same discipline and drive to every aspect of his life.

We recently had the pleasure of welcoming Tony back to the College for our most recent Business Lunch, where he shared some insights from his decades of experience in financial services and corporate leadership.

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!

Last chance to reserve your spot for the St Bernard's College Foundation's 2025 Cox Plate Lunch!

Held on Friday 24 October at the Moonee Ponds Club.

Ladies will enjoy a free gift bag and all are welcome to take part in our Best Dressed competition, with 2 prizes to be won! 

2025's lunch includes an impressive panel of speakers, including Moonee Valley's Head of Racing Charlotte Mills, Cox Plate winning trainer Tony McEvoy, and champion former jockey Darren Beadman. A fantastic list of auction and raffle items round out the day.

Get your friends together and book your seats or table now using the link here: https://www.trybooking.com/DFVUZ - this is a luncheon not to be missed! Alternatively contact development@sbc.vic.edu.au to book or for more information.

As the Class of 2025 prepares to graduate, our newest Young Alumni are beginning to take their first steps beyond the College gates exploring pathways into employment, apprenticeships, and work experience. It’s an exciting and pivotal time as they prepare to apply the skills, values, and knowledge gained at St Bernard’s to the next stage of their journey.

The strength of our community lies in the connection between past and present students. Time and again, we see the remarkable difference our Old Collegians make when they extend a hand to support those following in their footsteps.

We warmly invite any members of our alumni and friends of the College community who are in a position to offer employment, apprenticeship, or work experience opportunities within their business or organisation to contact us. This includes opportunities suitable for students pursuing university studies, as many are seeking part-time roles that may lead to ongoing employment once their studies are complete.

By offering such opportunities, you are not only providing valuable professional experience but also helping shape the futures of young men who are ready to learn, contribute, and grow.

To express your interest or learn more, please email the Development Office at development@sbc.vic.edu.au. 

The Old Collegians Association's annual Chris Lane Golf Day is back! Get your team together and head down to Medway Golf Club on Friday, 21 November for a chance to be immortalised on the Chris Lane Cup!

A must on the calendar, come and join us for a fantastic day of golfing, food, drink and catching up. There are plenty of prizes to be won, including a BMW on offer if you can make a hole in one! 

This event is not to be missed for any golf enthusiast. Tickets are $100 per person (inclusive of food and green fees) and can be booked here: https://www.trybooking.com/DFJOF If you're under 25, contact development@sbc.vic.edu.au for tickets at a special young alumni price.

Bookings are open until 11:59pm Sunday 16 November.

The 500 Supporters' Group has announced their Spring Racing Lunch for 2025! It's sure to be another great event, with all funds raised going to the Ruben Centre in Nairobi, Kenya. Book your spot here: https://www.500supportersgroup.org/events-lunch-racing 

Each year, our community gathers to honour and remember the lives of our dearly departed Old Collegians—men whose presence shaped the spirit and legacy of our school. We invite our community to attend our Annual Deceased Old Collegians Mass. All those recently passed will be acknowledged on the day.

Date: Saturday, 8 November at 9:30am.

Location: St. Bernards College Chapel. (Enter through GATE 6 for parking). 

RSVP: Via the link https://www.trybooking.com/DFVXH or email vmcguire@sbc.vic.edu.au.

Following the Mass, light refreshments will be served in the Peter Hogan boardroom. 

The St Bernard's Old Collegians Association are excited to continue providing spots for the SBOCA Grant program!

The Global Gateway Grant is available for Old Collegians planning international study, and the Leadership in Community Grant to help fund those who are making a positive difference. 

We encourage you to apply for these grants as they can make a real difference! Julian Vuong was one of the latest alumni to make good use of the Global Gateway Grant to help fund his epic journey abroad. you can see some of his adventures here: LIFE by VUONG (Full documentary)

For application details or more information please contact the Association at sboca@sbc.vic.edu.au. 

We're taking a look back at the 1990 Clairvaux - a year that saw the College celebrate our 50th anniversary, the construction of a new building, and some pretty funny moments along the way!

Our 35 year reunion for the Class of 1990 is approaching, be sure to register your spot at the link at the top of this newsletter.

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 in late 2024 and throughout 2025.

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