Unscripted - The Nudgee College Podcast

A trailblazer for women in Rugby League, our next guest represented the Queensland Maroons and Australia during her playing career and continues to contribute to the game as a commentator for Fox League! Currently the Director of Students for Years 7-9, Joanne Barrett is a leader both on and off the field and joins us today to talk about the lessons she learned during her playing career and in the classroom!

Dr Stephen Daley, was not only the College Captain and Dux of 1994, but is the College’s most recent Rhodes Scholar! After graduating, he went on to study veterinary science at the University of Queensland then completed his Doctorate of Philosophy in immunology at England’s Oxford University! Not only is Stephen an incredible inspiration to our academic community he also played 1st XI Cricket, 1st V Basketball AND 1st XV Rugby whilst at Nudgee! INCREDIBLE! Let's get into it!

We are Back! Series 4 of Unscripted, the Nudgee College Podcast! In this exciting new series, we look back on the 135 years of history which have helped shape what Nudgee has become today! What better way to kick off this series of Unscripted than with the person who knows everything there is to know about NUDGEE! Holding many roles at his time over the College, John Sayer is now the College Archivist and has beautifully shaped and told 1000’s of stories of Old Boys, staff, and students at the College. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:22 Meet Nudgee College Archivist John Sayer 00:45 The 1933 Jersey & Joe Faust Incredible Story 02:28 Building the Nudgee College Museum 04:20 Treasures Inside the Museum 05:05 Honouring Nudgee's Military Legacy 06:43 Why Every Old Boy Should Visit the Museum 08:13 The True Origin Story of Nudgee College 10:50 The Battle of the Colours Explained 13:50 John's Journey to Nudgee College 16:40 Memories of Nudgee Swimming Success 18:24 The 100-Year History of the Grandstand 22:53 When the Grandstand Nearly Collapsed 24:34 The Story Behind the Nudgee Flats 27:10 Advice for Families Considering Nudgee 30:00 How to Visit the Nudgee College Museum 31:49 Thank You & Episode Wrap-Up 32:30 Next Episode Preview – Dr Stephen Daley

Welcome to "Unscripted with The Principal". Starring College Principal Mr Scott Thompson, Scott sits down with key members of our academic staff engaging in timely conversations for our wider community to enjoy! The second of these periodic episodes featuring featuring Dean of Boarding, Mr Casey Brealy is now LIVE! Make sure to tune in via Spotify, Apple Music or our St Joseph's Nudgee College Youtube Channel!

Hear from the now retired Glenda Elliott who recently spoke with ABC Brisbane about her incredible 29 year career at St Joseph's Nudgee College and that fitting final farewell. 

Welcome to "Unscripted with The Principal". Starring College Principal Mr Scott Thompson, Scott sits down with key members of our academic staff engaging in timely conversations for our wider community to enjoy! The first of these periodic episodes featuring Director of Learning & Teaching, Suzie Tjin is now LIVE! Make sure to tune in via Spotify, Apple Music or our St Joseph's Nudgee College Youtube Channel! 

Joe Burns is the only Nudgee College Old Boy to walk out onto the MCG for the Boxing Day Test and score a Century. He is a dual international representing both Australia and Italy in cricket.
Joe’s journey is one of resilience, ambition, and heart. In this episode, he reflects on his proudest moments in cricket, his aspirations for the growth of Italian cricket, and how he navigated personal loss along the way.
Joe also shares powerful advice for current students on discovering their passion.
 
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For over two decades, past Nudgee College parent Christine Atchison has been a quiet force behind the scenes of Nudgee College sport. As our Sports Injury Coordinator and first aid specialist, she has been the steady hand and calm voice that has helped our athletes through breaks, bruises and big wins. In this episode Christine shares what it is really like to be the first responder on the field, what it was like treating James O’Connor who went on to become a future star, and how she feels about shaping the culture of care at Nudgee College.
 
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Dr Mark Loane AM is a prolific Australian, whose legacy spans so many lives. Once a Wallabies Captain, now an incredible surgeon, and also a Member of the Order of Australia recipient. His legacy spans sport, medicine and service. Mark reflects on the pivotal moments that shaped him. He shares how the values instilled at Nudgee College have guided his life beyond school and the lasting gifts of being part of this community.
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This episode features a trailblazer in Australian sport, leadership and governance. Catherine Clark is currently the Commissioner of the Queensland Racing Integrity Commission and a visionary leader who has spent her career advocating for excellence and inclusion. Catherine has held executive roles across multiple sports from netball, rugby, to paralympics. In this episode she shares her passion for sports, and her thoughts on what it takes to create a high performance culture.
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