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The Clontarf programme exposes participants to as many experiences, activities, environments, people and opportunities as possible. Whether it’s academic achievement, exciting employment visits, personal milestones or challenges overcome – our boys have amazing stories to tell.
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Sun Shines During 13th Wadjemup Cup
From Geraldton to Esperance, boys from Clontarf academies around WA descended on Rottnest Island to take part in the annual Wadjemup Cup football carnival in early November.More than 100 boys …
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Tyson Driven by Will to Help
“From an early age I was always willing to put my hand up to help people,” said Geraldton Academy (WA) alumnus Tyson McEwan.This desire to aid others was a significant …
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The September Quarterly is Now Available!
In this edition, we speak with eight young men who have kicked off their employment journey early by starting part-time work while still studying at school. Also, we celebrate the 8th Ross …
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Yirrkala and Yarrabah Hit the Slopes Thanks to BOQ
Swapping high heat, humidity and footies for below zero cold, blizzards and snowboards, 10 boys from Yarrabah (Cairns, QLD) and Yirrkala (NT) academies headed south to the Victorian ski resort …
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Tennant Creek Boys Engrossed in Glen Helen Gorge
As part of their annual trip to the Northern Territory Central Employment Forum in August, four senior boys from Tennant Creek Academy made a stop over at the picturesque Glen …
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Boys Descend on Sydney for the 8th Annual Ross Kelly Cup
The 8th annual Ross Kelly Cup rugby league carnival saw more than 500 New South Wales Clontarf academy members descend on Sydney in late August. Named in celebration of the Foundation's …
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Hospitality Hot Seat in Carnarvon
During early August, six young Carnarvon Academy men got a taste of working in food service at the annual Gascoyne Food Festival Sunset BBQ.Working alongside Carnarvon born and bred chef …
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Young Bundharra’s Grand Endeavour
Year 12 school captain and valued member of the Wilsonton Academy (Toowoomba, QLD), Bundharra Wightman experienced a voyage of a lifetime as a member of the Young Endeavour crew in …
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Clontarf and Sodexo Announce National Partnership
The national partnership between Clontarf and Sodexo officially kicked off this morning during a special breakfast celebration at Clontarf central office in Perth. Common goal: Clontarf partners with more than 120 …
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