Ashgrove Pays Tribute to Rosalie

On 22nd April, the First XV maintained the annual tradition of taking to the field in the famous Cerise and Blue to honour Marist College Rosalie. The Old Boys were…

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Farewell Demo

It is time to reflect on good times when one of our own Old Boy teachers decides to move on.The OBA salute Matthew Dempsey (Demo) for everything he has done…

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Lest We Forget

This Anzac Day we remember all those who fought for the very freedoms we now enjoy. We particularly honour the 15 Sons of Ashgrove and Rosalie who made the ultimate…

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Happy Easter from Fr John Hopkinson

Easter Letter from Fr John Hopkinson in Bolivia: https://ashgroveoldboys.com.au/easter-letter-2023-fr-john-hopkinson-in-bolivia/

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Farewell to Macca

The VET course continues to be a huge success at Marist College Ashgrove. Over the past 17 years, Peter McIntosh (Macca) has been an integral part of that success. Apart…

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Super Reunion Weekend 9th & 10th June 2023

Ticket Sales for the Champagnat Trust Sports Lunch - https://events.humanitix.com/2023-champagnat-trust-sports-lunch#ashgroveoldboys

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Two Firsts Premierships in Two Days!

Congratulations to the 1st XVII AFL team and 1st XI Cricket team who both won the outright Premiership this season. 

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The Tower Art Show 2023

Please join us for The Tower Art Show, 19-21 May 2023. Opening night, 19 May includes canapés, drinks, and live music. Tickets on sale soon. Hosted by Marist College Ashgrove…

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The Passing of John Meehan

The OBA was greatly saddened to learn of the passing of the wonderful John Meehan, aged 91. One of the many hardworking fathers behind the scenes who were just so…

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Grandfather of Ashgrove

Old Boys, there is just something very, very special about being an Ashgrovian. But just one of us at any given time can possess the great honour of being the…

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30 Under 30

The oldest graduates from the McLoughlin era at the College (2009 - 2020) have now reached 30. In the blink of an eye. A period of sustained achievement when, after…

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Smart Cookies Sneak Away to Top of Tower

Old Boys going back 80 years know the top of the Tower was always 'The Forbidden Zone'. The place where the boarders of many years ago hid their contraband knowing…

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Matt Magnussen (2021) Captains Australia to Victory

There was certainly something in the water at Ashgrove in 2021. The Old Boys congratulate Matt Magnussen (2021) who was selected as part of the Australian Junior Dolphin Swim Team…

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