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A M E S S AG E F R O M T H E P R I N C I PA L MR PETER FULLAGAR
Welcome to another edition of Behind the Stripes. In late 2019, the College commissioned an external consultant to engage with individuals from the extended Nudgee College community who have had past affiliations with the school. These individuals included past mothers and fathers, past staff members, Old Boys and their partners. Within this group there were those who have recently left the College including young Old Boys, as well as those whose association goes back over many years. The consultation also included representatives from established groups such as the Past Mothers’ Association and the Nudgee College Old Boys’ Association. Why was the consultation undertaken? What was hoped to be achieved through the process? It has become evident that society has entered a time when schools,
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such as Nudgee College, are being asked to be more inclusive and to maintain connection for the extended school community in a contemporary manner. Not only do Old Boys wish to stay connected but so do mothers, fathers and staff members as their time at the College comes to an end. In researching ways for addressing these needs it was apparent that there were few models to follow and that the formulation of such a group would be largely pioneering work. Subsequent to the consultation a report was written and tabled with the College Advisory Council and the College Leadership Team for their further consideration and discussion during Semester 1. This has continued throughout the course of 2021. As we approach the end of Nudgee College’s 130th year, it is timely to share the future directions that will stem from the consultation. In essence, the report made a strong recommendation that there is a
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desire within the College to remain connected from those individuals with past association. Work is now underway within the College to form a new community group to address this. At present, this group has been given the title of the Nudgee College Alumni Community (NCAC). It is envisaged that the NCAC will be a natural extension of the numerous traditions and regular social, cultural, and business engagements established through the passion and commitment by many volunteer Old Boys, their spouses, past parents and teachers of Nudgee College. We are moving towards the establishment of a new structure, the NCAC Advisory Committee, in early 2022. Terms of Reference need to be formulated that will include how the NCAC reports to the Principal and Nudgee College Advisory Council, as well as its working arrangements with
