Jim Phelan remembers Mr Crotty
Having been a teacher myself, I’m not over keen on criticising others in my profession, but as the victim of …
Bob Cummings
I think I’m going back…
A few years ago I visited Xaverian College with a couple of colleagues to view one of their student data …
Xaverian Expulsions
I knew a couple of students who were expelled from Xaverian and at least one from the prep school. The …
Xaverian College – School Retreat
At the age of 14 or 15, our class had to take part in a ‘Retreat’. For those of you …
Paul Richards remembers…
Many thanks to Paul Richards, now residing in Australia for his excellent memories at Xaverian and St Anne’s Prep. If …
Bro Cyril played Boogie Woogie
Now this might sound a bit odd at first glance but I can assure you it’s true – another side to …
Xaverian College – the Parents/Teachers Association
My parents decided it would be a good idea to join the Parents/Teachers Association. I have no idea what the …
Mr Charles (Chuck) Sellars
Mr Charles Sellars was our music teacher. For some reason he didn’t like me. This sometimes happens and I don’t …
Mr Archdeacon in typical pose
Probably the most painful experience I can remember from all my time at Xaverian is the one relating to Mr …
Peter Burrows
Pete Burrows took me for physics and maths in Lower Five Three. He was a great guy, an all round …