A heartfelt thank you to all the dads, father figures, and students who joined us for the Fifth Quarter Father’s Day event! It was a fun and fabulous way to bring our school community together and celebrate the extraordinary men who guide, encourage, and support our students every day. Seeing so many generations sharing stories and enjoying quality time side-by-side was a wonderful reminder of the strong support network surrounding our students.
The evening kicked off with a delicious dinner that gave everyone a chance to sit back, unwind, and share a delicious meal together.
A major highlight of the night followed - the Q&A panel with special guests Geelong Cats legends Cameron Ling and Steve Johnson. ‘Lingy’ and ‘Stevie J’ were in fine form, captivating the crowd with entertaining behind-the-scenes footy stories, premiership memories and genuine insights on teamwork, resilience and the wonderful support they received from family and teammates throughout their time at the Cats.
Following this, Cameron Ritchie took to the stage to host a spirited round of trivia that had tables enthusiastically competing for top honours. Cameron’s sharp humour and clever questions kept everyone on their toes, sparking friendly rivalries and plenty of laughs across the room as teams tested their collective knowledge.
Adding to the energy and excitement was our silent auction and the raffle, which generated fantastic enthusiasm. Congratulations to all our winners! One especially lucky recipient was the successful bidder of the Cats guernsey, signed by the 2026 team. We thank our generous supporters who donated their products, enabling us to raise money for our four House charities, helping them to continue their vital work in the community.
Events like this require immense effort behind the scenes, so we extend our sincere gratitude to all who had a hand in putting together such a seamless evening. Most of all, thank you to all the fathers and father figures who came along to celebrate with us. Your constant presence, wisdom, and encouragement mean the world to our students, and we hope you felt truly celebrated.
