Since the inception of SHOBCA, reunions across the country have been a way for Old Boys to reconnect. In 1941, 50 Old Boys who were members of the Armed Forces gathered in Cairo during World War II.
Reunions are held annually in Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington, Tauranga, Dargaville, Taranaki, Paeroa, Dunedin, Whangarei, Kaitaia, Papakura, Whakatane, Rotorua and Hong Kong. Biennial reunions are held in Pukekohe, Papakura, Hong Kong, Brisbane, Sydney and London.
We are in the process of scheduling dates for reunions in 2026. Watch this space for details. If you would like to host a reunion, please get in touch with Mrs Jen France (Old Boys Liaison).
| Event | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Old Boys Golf Day | Friday, 6 March | Whitford Golf Club |
| Old Boys Memorial Mass | Sunday, 3 May | Old Boys Memorial Chapel |
| Old Boys National Dinner | Friday, 15 May | Sacred Heart College Auditorium |
| London Reunion | Thursday, 21 May | Pacific Tavern, London SE16 |
| 1970s Old Boys Morning Tea | Tuesday, 1 September (Postponed) | Sacred Heart College Br Sean Hanary Foyer |
| Taranaki Reunion | Wednesday, 23 September | Shining Peak Brewery, Palmerston North |
| Melbourne Reunion | Thursday, 8 October | Level 2 Cocktail Bar, Oxford Scholar Hotel |
| Sydney Reunion | Friday, 16 October | Dove and Olive |
Twenty-five Old Boys, representing leaver years from 1962 to 2018, came together on Thursday 8 October for a great evening in Melbourne. There was plenty of banter during the roll call, a few memories shared, and some friendly rivalry between the houses (with a strong showing from Lenihan!).
Many thanks to all the speech givers - Jeff Kerr-Bell ('90), Elijah Fa'afiu ('15), Denzel Niuelua ('14), and Jono Dawson ('14). The Old Boys loved hearing updates from the school and were excited to learn about all the upgrades and new developments at the College. Many were in awe at the size of the school roll now!
And, of course, no reunion would be complete without the College Song. Despite a few claims that the words had been forgotten, it turned out to be just like riding a bike!
Thank you to everyone who came along, and an especially big thank you to Lance Encabo ('18) for organising the event.
It’s always great to see the Sacred Heart connection continuing across generations and across the Tasman.
It was a pleasure to welcome back our Old Boys from the 1950s for a special morning tea on Tuesday 24 March. Guests enjoyed reconnecting with one another, touring the new Science Centre, and spending time in the Archives Room reflecting on their years at the College. The stories and shared memories made for a truly memorable occasion.
Thank you for your continued connection to the College. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon.
