MOCA

Welcome back to our Mazenod Old Collegians; happy New Year! 

Many of our new Year 7 cohort at Mazenod College are the sons of our Mazenod Old Boys. We look forward to inviting our Old Boys to our gatherings, functions and our events. You are warmly invited to attend our Inaugural Mass at St Patrick’s Cathedral, this year. It will begin at 7.30pm on Friday, 27th February 2026.

Many of our Old Boys will remember our former Rector, Fr Kevin Davine OMI. It was great to join Fr Kevin recently, as he celebrated his ninetieth birthday! Fr Kevin was his usual happy self, and in great form! He loves hearing about Mazenod, our former students and our families.

As, we love catching up with news from our former Collegians.

Promoting our Old Collegians’ Trades, Businesses, Professions

We are always keen to promote our Old Collegians and their professions, businesses and trades. Please feel free to contact us at Mazenod College. We will include these in our Mazenod College Newsletter, The Mazenod Gazette, as well as on our Alumnly Website and on our Mazenod Old Collegians’ Association Facebook page.

Mazenod Panthers’ All-Abilities Football Club

Proud to unveil our Mazenod Panthers Coaching Panel for Season 2026 🐾💙

These photos were taken at a recent planning meeting and capture the passion, experience and unity that will drive our club forward in 2026. We are incredibly fortunate to have such a committed and high-quality group leading our players both on and off the field.

🔵 Blue Team

• Coach: Matt Backhouse

• Team Manager: Sue Soles

⚪ White Team

• Coaches: Ben Williamson & Peter Skantzos (both stepping into the White Team coaching role for the first time in 2026 – welcome aboard!)

• Team Manager: Peter Dowell

💪 Assistant Coaches

• Jake Walton

• Jeff Van Eede

• Matt “The Messiah” Syer

🏋️ Strength & Conditioning Coach

• Jose Thomas, continuing our groundbreaking strength and conditioning program that ensures our players are given the same opportunities, preparation and professionalism as any mainstream club. This program remains something we are immensely proud of.

You’ll also notice the coaching group looking absolutely resplendent in their new coaching gear 👀- expertly designed, coordinated and procured by our Vice President and Merch Coordinator, Matt Syer. Another example of the care and detail that goes into everything we do at the Panthers.

To this entire group: thank you for your time, energy and belief in what we’re building. Season 2026 is shaping up to be something special. 💙🐾

Go Panthers! The Mazenod Panthers is extremely grateful for the support of the following sponsors and donors: 

MOCA: Alumni Digital Platform

We encourage our Mazenod Old Collegians to sign up and join our alumni digital platform. Please download the Alumnly app and register for a FREE account today.

Tina Giacco

Mazenod Old Collegians' Liaison

Executive Officer, Mazenod Old Collegians’ Association

Peter Banfield

Development & Alumni Manager