MOCA From the moment a person joins the Mazenod Community a special relationship is formed which exists in whatever capacity is required for the rest of the boys’ lives. The Mazenod Old Collegians’ Association was formed in 2010 and aims to support and connect the college’s 8,000 strong Old Boys’ Community. Old Boys and their families have helped shape the culture of the college and this contribution is not forgotten. Through a variety of ways, Old Boys can remain involved in the community. Old Boys have formed four Sporting Clubs (Cricket in 1974, Football in 1978, Soccer in 2010 and Volleyball in 2015). These Clubs provide pathways for involvement and community, and all four of them enjoy a special relationship with the college. The Old Boys provide a mentoring service to current students through direct advice and role-modelling. This mentoring assists both former and current students to remain in contact. Old Boys also contribute to the College’s Chess Program, as well as assisting Year 7s settle into their new college. Each year sees gatherings of Old Boys for Reunions and these events once again reconnect Old Boys to the college and each other. During the month of October, the College Community celebrates the Steven Tynan Memorial Assembly. Steven Tynan, a former Mazenod College student who was slain whilst on duty and in the course of seeking to keep our community safe. This Memorial Assembly is our way of showing our appreciation to our former students who are actively working as Police Officers, Fire Brigade Officers, Paramedics, Ambulance Officers and members of the SES. On the 1st Friday of November each year, a Requiem Mass is offered for the Repose of the Souls of all our students who have died. Current and past Students, Staff and families are invited to be part of this prayerful occasion of inclusion. The Oblate Community remains ready to support Old Boys in any number of ways including weddings, funerals, crisis and grief support, as well as any other personal support that they need. This relationship of Old Boys to the college is mutually beneficial to both current and former students and their families.
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