Saint Kentigern Old Collegians Association Now Known as Saint Kentigern Alumni Association

On May 24, over 120 alumni gathered for the Saint Kentigern Alumni Association's (SKAA) AGM and annual dinner held at The Northern Club. The evening began with a lively cocktail, providing attendees the opportunity to reconnect and network before the official proceedings.

As the AGM commenced, President Thomas Steel welcomed the attendees, going through the agenda, which included the new name for the association from the Saint Kentigern Old Collegians Association (SKOCA) to the Saint Kentigern Alumni Association (SKAA), a change that aptly includes graduates from all Saint Kentigern schools. The AGM also saw the election of board members as well as the introduction of new executive committee members. The appointed executive team for the term are as follows:

President: Thomas Steel

Vice President: Matthew Jones

Treasurer: Dan Quigley

Secretary: Laura Porteous 

Alumni members relished the opportunity to reconnect, continuing lively conversation after the meeting and exchanging fond memories well into the evening. As dinner started, Murray Shaw, past SKOCA President and College alumni, came forward to deliver a heartfelt tribute to Dr Bruce Goodfellow, the association’s previous patron who passed away in 2020. Dr Goodfellow’s legacy includes thirty-four years of dedicated service to various Saint Kentigern boards, during which he played a crucial role in the Trust Deed amendment that enabled girls’ education at the College. Dr Goodfellow’s wife Marianne and other family members were in attendance to honour the incredible life of service Bruce led.

The evening also saw the announcement of Saint Kentigern Alumni Association's new patron, Nigel Toy who was officially welcomed by Executive Trustee Dr Kevin Morris. Nigel, a College alumni, Bruce House Head Prefect, and the College’s second headmaster, was announced as the new patron in 2022 but had not been formally recognised until this event.